Question 1

At his death Stanley owned real estate worth $345,000 with two other individuals as equal tenants in common. Stanley contributed $50,000 to the $100,000 total cost of the property. What amount, if any, is included in Stanley's gross estate?

Accepted Answer

A)   $50,000.
B)   $172,500.
C)   $345,000.
D)   $115,000.
E)   None of the choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

This year Carlos and Hailey purchased realty for $480,000 and took title as equal tenants in common. However, Hailey was able to provide only $200,000 of the purchase price and Carlos paid the remaining $280,000. Has Carlos made a taxable gift to Hailey, and if so, in what amount?

Accepted Answer

$25,000
Carlos has made a comp...

Question 3

Proceeds of life insurance paid due to the death of the decedent are included in the decedent's gross estate if the decedent had the right to designate the beneficiary of the policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Transfer Taxes and Wealth Planning

This year Carlos and Hailey purchased realty for $480,000 and took title as equal tenants in common. However, Hailey was able to provide only $200,000 of the purchase price and Carlos paid the remaining $280,000. Has Carlos made a taxable gift to Hailey, and if so, in what amount?

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$25,000
Carlos has made a comp...
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At his death Stanley owned real estate worth $345,000 with two other individuals as equal tenants in common. Stanley contributed $50,000 to the $100,000 total cost of the property. What amount, if any, is included in Stanley's gross estate?

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Proceeds of life insurance paid due to the death of the decedent are included in the decedent's gross estate if the decedent had the right to designate the beneficiary of the policy.

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Exam 14: Transfer Taxes and Wealth Planning

This year Carlos and Hailey purchased realty for $480,000 and took title as equal tenants in common. However, Hailey was able to provide only $200,000 of the purchase price and Carlos paid the remaining $280,000. Has Carlos made a taxable gift to Hailey, and if so, in what amount?

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At his death Stanley owned real estate worth $345,000 with two other individuals as equal tenants in common. Stanley contributed $50,000 to the $100,000 total cost of the property. What amount, if any, is included in Stanley's gross estate?

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Proceeds of life insurance paid due to the death of the decedent are included in the decedent's gross estate if the decedent had the right to designate the beneficiary of the policy.

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$25,000
Carlos has made a comp...
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