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Stamp Duty Law: Stamp Duty on Wills

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What is the purpose of stamp duty on wills?

  1. To generate revenue for the government

  2. To ensure that wills are properly executed

  3. To protect the interests of beneficiaries

  4. To prevent fraud and forgery

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stamp duty is a tax imposed by the government on certain legal documents, including wills. The revenue generated from stamp duty is used to fund various government programs and services.

What is the rate of stamp duty on wills?

  1. 1%

  2. 2%

  3. 3%

  4. 4%

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of stamp duty on wills is 1% of the value of the estate.

What is the value of the estate for the purpose of stamp duty?

  1. The gross value of the estate

  2. The net value of the estate

  3. The value of the estate after debts and liabilities have been paid

  4. The value of the estate after taxes have been paid

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The value of the estate for the purpose of stamp duty is the gross value of the estate, which includes all of the assets of the estate, regardless of any debts or liabilities.

Who is responsible for paying stamp duty on wills?

  1. The executor of the will

  2. The beneficiaries of the will

  3. The lawyer who drafted the will

  4. The government

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The executor of the will is responsible for paying stamp duty on the will.

When is stamp duty on wills due?

  1. Within 30 days of the death of the testator

  2. Within 60 days of the death of the testator

  3. Within 90 days of the death of the testator

  4. Within 120 days of the death of the testator

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stamp duty on wills is due within 30 days of the death of the testator.

What happens if stamp duty on wills is not paid on time?

  1. The executor of the will may be fined

  2. The beneficiaries of the will may be fined

  3. The government may seize the assets of the estate

  4. The will may be declared invalid

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If stamp duty on wills is not paid on time, the executor of the will may be fined.

Are there any exemptions from stamp duty on wills?

  1. Yes, there are exemptions for wills with a value of less than $50,000

  2. Yes, there are exemptions for wills that are made in favor of a spouse or child

  3. Yes, there are exemptions for wills that are made in favor of a charity

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are exemptions from stamp duty on wills for wills with a value of less than $50,000, wills that are made in favor of a spouse or child, and wills that are made in favor of a charity.

What is the difference between stamp duty on wills and estate duty?

  1. Stamp duty is a tax on the value of the estate, while estate duty is a tax on the value of the assets that pass to the beneficiaries

  2. Stamp duty is a tax on the value of the will, while estate duty is a tax on the value of the estate

  3. Stamp duty is a tax on the value of the assets that pass to the beneficiaries, while estate duty is a tax on the value of the will

  4. Stamp duty is a tax on the value of the estate, while estate duty is a tax on the value of the assets that pass to the beneficiaries and the value of the will

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stamp duty is a tax on the value of the estate, while estate duty is a tax on the value of the assets that pass to the beneficiaries.

What is the purpose of estate duty?

  1. To generate revenue for the government

  2. To ensure that the beneficiaries of an estate pay their fair share of taxes

  3. To prevent the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few individuals

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of estate duty is to generate revenue for the government, to ensure that the beneficiaries of an estate pay their fair share of taxes, and to prevent the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few individuals.

What is the rate of estate duty?

  1. 1%

  2. 2%

  3. 3%

  4. 4%

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rate of estate duty is 4%.

What is the value of the estate for the purpose of estate duty?

  1. The gross value of the estate

  2. The net value of the estate

  3. The value of the estate after debts and liabilities have been paid

  4. The value of the estate after taxes have been paid

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The value of the estate for the purpose of estate duty is the net value of the estate, which is the gross value of the estate minus any debts and liabilities.

Who is responsible for paying estate duty?

  1. The executor of the will

  2. The beneficiaries of the will

  3. The lawyer who drafted the will

  4. The government

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The executor of the will is responsible for paying estate duty.

When is estate duty due?

  1. Within 30 days of the death of the testator

  2. Within 60 days of the death of the testator

  3. Within 90 days of the death of the testator

  4. Within 120 days of the death of the testator

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Estate duty is due within 120 days of the death of the testator.

What happens if estate duty is not paid on time?

  1. The executor of the will may be fined

  2. The beneficiaries of the will may be fined

  3. The government may seize the assets of the estate

  4. The will may be declared invalid

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If estate duty is not paid on time, the executor of the will may be fined.

Are there any exemptions from estate duty?

  1. Yes, there are exemptions for estates with a value of less than $500,000

  2. Yes, there are exemptions for estates that are made in favor of a spouse or child

  3. Yes, there are exemptions for estates that are made in favor of a charity

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are exemptions from estate duty for estates with a value of less than $500,000, estates that are made in favor of a spouse or child, and estates that are made in favor of a charity.

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