DEAD Legal and Regulatory Practice Test

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• What is a common term for a person who inherits property or assets in a will?
• What is the role of a trustee in relation to a beneficiary?
• The Magnuson Moss Act is primarily concerned with what?
• What is the printed or typewritten list of the casket and alternative containers offered by a funeral provider called?
• What term describes the instructions left by a deceased individual regarding the management of their estate?
• If Mr. Bowinkle dies without a will and his son Jon is appointed to handle the estate affairs, what is Jon's legal title?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended limit on ID viewing?
• Which of the following is a requirement for a valid contract?
• What does it mean to rescind a contract?
• Which of these is not considered part of the funeral profession?
• If a family disputes the terms of a legal will, what should the funeral director advise them to do?
• When someone dies intestate, what occurs?
• What type of courts has exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy matters?
• If verbal permission to embalm is obtained, but the family chooses a service that does not require embalming, what can you legally do?
• What defines a holder in due course in the context of legal rights?
• According to the FTC, which funeral home charge is considered nondeclinable?
• What is the primary purpose of an injunction in legal terms?
• What term is used to describe any person, partnership, or corporation that sells or offers to sell funeral goods and services to the public?
• What should an ethical funeral director prioritize when selecting a source of caskets?
• What distribution method involves a class or group of distributees taking the share their deceased ancestor would have been entitled to?
• What role does consideration play in a contract?
• What type of arrangement involves placing funds in a trust for future funeral costs?
• What must a funeral director do to adhere to ethical standards regarding the press?
• What critical aspect must be carried out before viewing the remains?
• Which situation does NOT require that a funeral home provide the General Price List (GPL) or its information?
• If next of kin cannot be located shortly after a person's death, what is necessary for preservation of the remains?
• In which of Kohlberg's stages of moral development is moral reasoning based on rewards and punishments from authority figures?
• What happens if a will is deemed invalid?
• What must be provided to clients according to ethical practices in the funeral industry?
• What does fidelity to moral principles define?
• Which scenario would violate the Funeral Rule if full disclosure is not provided?
• How can a funeral home legally charge an extra fee for the transfer of remains for bodies over 450 pounds?
• What is another term for autopsy?
• What is an alternative price list used for?
• Which document outlines the rights and responsibilities of parties in commerce?
• Which of the following accurately describes a broker?
• Which of the following topics should NOT be discussed in a funeral arrangements conference?
• Which of the following is an example of personal property?
• Which of the following is classified as a necessary expense when settling an estate?
• What is the term for when a buyer takes actual possession of goods offered for sale?
• Which of the following is typically not included in the personal property category?
• What is the legal status of a deceased human body referred to as in the "quasi property theory"?
• Which of the following charges may be quoted on a statement of funeral goods and services but may change before the final bill is calculated?
• What is the definition of inheritance in legal terms?
• Which of the following is a correctly written mandatory disclosure about embalming?
• What is the legal term for a person below the adult age?
• What is the term for a person appointed to handle the final affairs of someone who has died with a will?
• What is the term for substituting a new party in a contract for the original party?
• Which definition best describes "testatrix"?
• What is the term for an estate that cannot cover the debts of the deceased?
• If a family chooses to use a different funeral home after initially contacting another, what must the first funeral home do?
• What is the term for a service commemorating the deceased with their body present?
• What are laws enacted by legislative bodies commonly referred to as?
• Which group of individuals is recommended to be designated for ID viewing?
• What is the term for a printed list of goods and services offered for sale by a funeral provider with retail prices?
• During a funeral arrangements conference, which aspect is typically prioritized?
• Which of the following is a common practice regarding the personal effects of the deceased?
• What is a key characteristic of common carriers in relation to service provision?
• Which of the following roles is typically not a function of funeral directors?
• Who is responsible for administering a testate estate?
• What defines a code of ethics in a professional context?
• What term refers to beliefs held in high esteem that guide one's life?
• How frequently can a funeral home change its General Price List (GPL) according to the FTC?
• Which of the following describes a summons?
• What legal term describes a situation where a contract can still be affirmed or rejected by one party?
• A contract must involve which of the following elements to be enforceable?
• Which of the following ethical standards does NOT apply to the deceased under the care of a funeral home?
• According to the Federal Trade Commission, can a funeral home list a separate fee on its GPL to conduct an identification prior to cremation?
• What type of check is drawn on a bank's own funds and can be used by anyone to pay a debt?
• What is the legal term for an order issued by a court that forbids or requires a specific performance?
• In the case of obtaining additional copies of a death certificate located 50 miles from the funeral home, what fee can the funeral director charge?
• What term describes a fact that could influence a person's decision to enter into a legally binding contract?
• What charge might vary on the Funeral Bill compared to the Statement of Goods and Services?
• What document must be filed with the Secretary of State by a corporation wishing to operate?
• Which of these characters is responsible for the management of the deceased person's estate?
• What duty does an agent owe to their principal?
• What type of contract allows either party to consider it a joint obligation or a group of individual obligations?
• For how long is a funeral director required to keep price lists according to the Funeral Rule?
• What ethical principle emphasizes the importance of transparency in transactions within the funeral industry?
• What are orders and decrees from governmental agencies that have the force of law called?
• In the context of funeral services, what is essential for maintaining consumer trust?
• Which area of law deals primarily with financial transactions between individuals or legal entities?
• What situation might allow a funeral provider to embalm without prior permission?
• What is a gift of personal property received through a will called?
• If a funeral director receives remains from another funeral home and the conditions are not acceptable, what should he/she do?
• Which of the following topics should be addressed in a funeral arrangements conference?
• What is a common charge for processing estate papers that is often included in estate settlements?
• A breach of contractual obligation other than failing to pay when the contract has been executed is called what?
• Which type of property refers to tangible items that can be moved?
• What professional service should an ethical funeral director provide?
• In Kohlberg's moral development theory, what is the highest stage that involves universal moral principles?
• What is the term for an association of individuals united for a common purpose and permitted by law to use a common name?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a member of an allied profession related to funeral services?
• What is the nature of a contract made by a person who is intoxicated enough to be uncertain of its consequences?
• What is defined as a rigid container for encasing human remains?
• What do we call parties who acquire rights superior to those of the original owner?
• Which document serves to outline the responsibilities and powers of a corporation?
• What does the term malpractice refer to in a professional context?
• What term refers to advice provided to someone to help them with a problem in ethical contexts?
• What should a funeral director do to maintain a high standard of conduct with a competitor?
• How is ethics best defined in the context of professional conduct?
• What is the term for a gift of personal property received through a will?
• What role does an executor play in the management of a will?
• Which item is typically included in the package called Receiving Remains From Another Funeral Home?
• What is a common carrier?
• What is the term for the proportional reduction of a legacy when the funds are insufficient to pay it in full?
• What is the maximum time recommended for ID viewing?
• What does the Outer Burial Container Price List (OBC PL) typically include?
• Which of the following is a purpose of estate planning?
• What is an addition or modification of a will called?
• In the context of legal proceedings, which term refers to the privileges and rights a person holds regarding their personal property?
• According to ethical guidelines, what is a proper goal for a funeral director regarding competitors?
• Which of the following items cannot be listed as "free" on the General Price List (GPL) according to legal rules?
• In a funeral context, what is the significance of the General Price List?
• Ownership of corporate stocks is represented by what?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a valid will?
• What is the typical role of an executor in the context of a will?
• What does the term "testate" refer to in legal context?
• What is a primary duty of a funeral provider in terms of serving families during a funeral?
• May a funeral home in certain states list a separate fee on its GPL to conduct an identification prior to cremation?
• Which of the following is a key component of a funeral director's individual relationships?
• What fundamental principle is associated with the concept of a trusteeship?
• What effect does a mutual mistake regarding the existence of subject matter have on a contract?
• What is a primary reason for having a power of attorney?
• A person receiving a gift of real estate in a will is known as what?
• Which of the following best describes a trust estate?
• Which of the following actions is illegal in the context of funeral services?
• Which aspect of the funeral service profession is of utmost importance regarding confidentiality?
• Which of the following is NOT considered part of a funeral director's individual ethics?
• What does the General Price List (GPL) typically outline for a funeral provider?
• What term describes the action of disclosing grievances related to funerals to governing bodies?
• When a family purchases a casket from a retailer, where does the Handling Charge for that casket show on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected?
• What can happen if the interest from a trust does not keep pace with inflation for funeral services?
• What characterizes special federal courts?
• What is the primary purpose of the funeral services industry?
• What is the fee applied to consumers who purchase a casket from a source other than their funeral provider called?
• What is the primary role of a testator?
• Which court has jurisdiction over matters relating to estates?
• What document does a judge issue to compel someone to appear for a minor offense?
• What is the relationship between the funeral director and the deceased's family concerning the personal effects?
• What document establishes the wishes regarding the distribution of a person's estate?
• What type of contract is enforceable by the courts?
• When comparing two funeral homes owned by the same family, what is a true statement regarding their General Price Lists (GPL)?
• Which term refers to the costs associated with fulfilling a legal responsibility during a funeral service?
• What is the definition of a contract?
• Which term best describes a "holographic will"?
• When may the fee for opening a grave be subject to change?
• What term describes the payment made for an insurance policy?
• What should an ethical funeral director NOT do with the personal effects of a deceased person in his possession?
• Which of the following is classified as movable personal property?
• What is one of the required itemized categories on the General Price List involved in the transfer of remains?
• What type of law encompasses orders from governmental agencies that enforce regulations within the funeral profession?
• What type of law primarily deals with relationships between individuals, including rights and obligations?
• What is the legal term for the extinction or withdrawal of a legacy?
• What is the name of price lists that are prepared for special situations, such as for children or indigent persons?
• Criminal law primarily deals with what type of actions?
• What is a lien or mortgage against real property referred to as?
• Which charges may legally be shown on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected in addition to Direct Burial?
• What is described as a set of values, ideas, and opinions of an individual or group?
• What is a ceremony commemorating the deceased without the body present called?
• What type of permission is required for embalming to occur?
• What term is used in governmental correspondence to refer to the FTC?
• What is the term for someone who receives possession of another's property for sale on commission?
• What signifies an unethical practice for funeral directors in competitive scenarios?
• What is the ethical obligation of a funeral director when a family requests changes before the funeral?
• According to the FTC Funeral Rule, who is responsible for setting the prices of required packages?
• In the context of legal documents, what ensures the authenticity of a contract?
• Which of the following is NOT a fiduciary component of pre-funded funeral arrangements?
• What document required by the FTC includes mandatory disclosures about charges for funeral goods and services?
• Why might someone choose to create a will?
• Which of the following is an example of a revocable trust?
• What does the term "liability" refer to in a legal context?
• In what context are funeral goods typically sold?
• Who or what can be legally considered the same as a living person?
• Which of the following is considered an unethical practice for a funeral director?
• What are funeral goods?
• What does Caveat Emptor mean?
• Which concept refers to moral principles that guide a person's behavior?
• What is the significance of having witnesses sign a will?
• What term is used to describe the transfer of property through a will?