Investment land Automobiles (three rare vehicles). Other assets ... Investments in stocks and bonds.. House Cash.... $1,400,000 700,000 70,000 60,000 51,000 100,000

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Donna Stober’s estate has the following assets (all figures approximate fair value):

The house, cash, and other assets are left to the decedent’s spouse. The investment land is contributed to a charitable organization. The automobiles are to be given to the decedent’s brother. The investments in stocks and bonds are to be put into a trust fund. The income generated by this trust will go to the decedent’s spouse annually until all of the couple’s children have reached the age of 25. At that time, the trust will be divided evenly among the children.

 

The following amounts are paid prior to distribution and settlement of the estate: funeral expenses of $20,000 and estate administration expenses of $10,000.

What value is to be reported as the taxable estate for federal estate tax purposes?

Investment land
Automobiles (three rare vehicles).
Other assets ...
Investments in stocks and bonds..
House
Cash....
$1,400,000
700,000
70,000
60,000
51,000
100,000
Transcribed Image Text:Investment land Automobiles (three rare vehicles). Other assets ... Investments in stocks and bonds.. House Cash.... $1,400,000 700,000 70,000 60,000 51,000 100,000
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