Problem 27-43 Inclusion in Gross Estate (§ 2035) - Gifts within Three Years (LO.

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Problem 27-43
Inclusion in Gross Estate (§ 2035) - Gifts within Three Years (LO. 4, 6)

Before her death in early 2013, Katie made the following transfers:

In 2008, purchased stock in Green Corporation for $200,000, listing title as follows: "Katie, payable on proof of death to my son Travis." Travis survives Katie, and the stock is worth $300,000 when Katie dies.

In 2011, purchased an insurance policy on her life for $200,000, listing Paul, another of Katie's sons, as the designated beneficiary. The policy has a maturity value of $1,000,000 and was immediately transferred to Paul as a gift.

In 2011, made a gift of land (basis of $300,000; fair market value of $1,300,000) to Adriana, Katie's only daughter. As a result of the transfer, Katie paid a gift tax of $150,000. The value of the land is still $1,300,000 at Katie's death.

In 2011, established a savings account with Noah, her grandfather. Title to the account was listed as "Katie and Noah, joint tenants with right of survivorship." Of the $200,000 deposited in the account, Katie furnished $20,000 and Noah contributed the balance. At Katie's death, the balance was $206,000.

Katie's gross estate is valued at $ ______________

Explanation / Answer

Katies Gross Estate
Value of Stock at the time of Katie's death                                           = $    300,000
Maturity value of insurance policy                                        = $ 1,000,000
Fair market Value of Land at the time of Katie's death         =   $ 1,300,000
Share of Katie in joint saving account with Noah at the time of death      =   $     20,600
Gross estate value                                                                           = $ 26,20,600

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