Asked by Bryana Mayers on Sep 29, 2024
When Great-Aunt Wilma passes away, there is a controversy over the transfer of her assets and debts. The court that hears this case is a(n) _____court.
A) appellate
B) estate
C) probate
D) trial
Probate Court
A specialized judicial process dealing with the validation and execution of a deceased person's will, including the distribution of assets to beneficiaries.
Great-Aunt
The sister of one's grandparent or the aunt of one's parent.
Assets
Resources with economic value that an individual, corporation, or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide future benefit.
- Acknowledge the exclusive jurisdictions assigned to different courts within the federal framework, including district, bankruptcy, and probate courts.
- Recognize the roles of specific courts (e.g., probate court, bankruptcy court) in the judicial system.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the exclusive jurisdictions assigned to different courts within the federal framework, including district, bankruptcy, and probate courts.
- Recognize the roles of specific courts (e.g., probate court, bankruptcy court) in the judicial system.