Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility Quiz

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What is the principle under which unclaimed property is often transferred to the state?

Inheritance claim

Property forfeiture

Estate transfer

Escheat (correct)

According to the Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility, should a notary notarize a deed if the client seems unsure about the transaction?

No, unless the client provides written consent

Yes, if the client's identity can be verified

No, if the notary has any doubts about the client's understanding (correct)

Yes, as long as the client is physically present

What type of records could you search for using the website of your county recorder?

Real estate and UCC records (correct)

Business licenses and permits

Marriage licenses and divorce decrees

Birth and death records only

What is the main difference between a DNR order and a health care proxy?

A DNR order specifies medical care requests, while a health care proxy appoints someone to make health care decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What does executing a power of attorney (POA) involve?

Appointing an agent to make decisions and take actions. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect do all states have their own law governing?

Living wills Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of a living will, as mentioned in the text?

It may not be effective if the patient is rushed to a hospital while on vacation. Signup and view all the answers

How can the potential risk of a living will being overlooked or lost be minimized, according to the text?

By carrying a card stating that the patient has a living will and registering the will with a service like the U.S. Living Will Registry. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the U.S. Living Will Registry, as mentioned in the text?

To maintain records of living wills and make them available to medical providers at any location. Signup and view all the answers

What effect did Michigan's amendment to its Dignified Death Act have, as described in the text?

It gave doctors more flexibility in determining appropriate treatment for patients. Signup and view all the answers

Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility Quiz

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What is the principle under which unclaimed property is often transferred to the state?

According to the Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility, should a notary notarize a deed if the client seems unsure about the transaction?

What type of records could you search for using the website of your county recorder?

What is the main difference between a DNR order and a health care proxy?

What does executing a power of attorney (POA) involve?

What aspect do all states have their own law governing?

What is a potential disadvantage of a living will, as mentioned in the text?

How can the potential risk of a living will being overlooked or lost be minimized, according to the text?

What is the purpose of the U.S. Living Will Registry, as mentioned in the text?

What effect did Michigan's amendment to its Dignified Death Act have, as described in the text?

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