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American College HS330 Exam - Topic 2 Question 103 Discussion

Actual exam question for American College's HS330 exam
Question #: 103
Topic #: 2
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A number of states have passed statutes governing ''living wills.'' Which of the following statements concerning a living will is (are) correct?

l. A living will is an alternative to an inter vivos trust under certain circumstances.

lI. A living will is an oral will made by the testator during a final illness when it is impossible to write one.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Lavera at Nov 14, 2024, 10:40 AM

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Elli
3 months ago
Both statements are incorrect, living wills have a specific purpose.
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Louann
3 months ago
I don't think oral wills are a thing anymore, right?
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Kenia
3 months ago
Wait, I thought living wills were just for health care choices?
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Justine
4 months ago
Totally agree, it's about medical decisions, not property.
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Virgina
4 months ago
A living will is not an alternative to a trust.
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Shannon
4 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen both statements before, but I’m confused about the definitions. I might go with D too, but I’m not entirely sure.
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Doyle
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think living wills are distinct from inter vivos trusts, so I’m thinking D might be right.
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Delmy
4 months ago
I’m not sure, but I think living wills are definitely not the same as oral wills. Maybe that makes II incorrect?
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Abraham
5 months ago
I remember that living wills are more about medical decisions than trusts, so I think I might lean towards D.
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Ronny
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know a living will is a written document, but I can't quite recall how it differs from an inter vivos trust. I'll need to review my study materials to make sure I have the right understanding before answering.
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Alease
5 months ago
I've got this! A living will is a written document that allows someone to make decisions about their end-of-life care, not an alternative to a trust. So statement I is incorrect, and statement II is also wrong since a living will is not an oral will. The answer is D.
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Dylan
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. A living will is a written document, not an oral will, so statement II is incorrect. As for statement I, I'm not sure if a living will is considered an alternative to an inter vivos trust, but I'll double-check that.
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Cory
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key differences between a living will and an inter vivos trust. I'll need to review my notes on that.
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Amber
1 year ago
Option D is the way to go here. Neither of those statements about living wills are correct.
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Floyd
1 year ago
I agree, option D is the best choice. Living wills are not an alternative to inter vivos trusts and they are not oral wills made during a final illness.
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Rashida
1 year ago
I think option D is correct. Neither of those statements are accurate.
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Jolanda
1 year ago
Haha, 'living will' and 'oral will' in the same answer option? Sounds like someone's trying to trip us up with some legal jargon!
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Ariel
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure a living will is related to advance directives, not inter vivos trusts. This question is just trying to confuse us.
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Brock
1 year ago
Yeah, a living will allows you to specify your healthcare wishes in advance.
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Brett
1 year ago
C) Both l and ll
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Luisa
1 year ago
I agree, a living will is definitely related to advance directives.
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Werner
1 year ago
A) l only
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Weldon
1 year ago
Because a living will can be an alternative to an inter vivos trust and can also be made orally during a final illness.
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Sabrina
1 year ago
Why do you think that?
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Weldon
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C) Both l and ll.
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Mohammad
1 year ago
A living will is definitely not an oral will made during a final illness! That's just ridiculous. It's a written document that specifies a person's wishes regarding medical treatment if they become incapacitated.
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Tyisha
1 year ago
D: Yes, a living will is a written document, not an oral one.
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Alva
1 year ago
C: So, the answer is l only then.
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Belen
1 year ago
B: I agree, a living will is not an oral will made during a final illness.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
A: I think the correct statement is l only.
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Sabrina
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) l only.
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