What amount is included in John's estate?
The following items were discovered in reviewing materials for John's estate tax return:
(1) Two years ago, John sold stock to his son, Patrick, for $30,000. At the date of sale, the stock had a value of $65,000. The value of the stocks at John's death was $90,000.
(2) John owned a beach house, worth $500,000, with his sister, Amber, who paid for it.
(3) John's home was held in a tenancy by the entirety with his wife, Julia. Julia paid for the house, which had a value of $300,000 on the date of his death.
(4) John's clothing and other personal belongings are worth $3,700 on the date of his death.
Home $150,000
Clothing and personal belongings 3,700
$153,700
Items (1) and (2) are not included in the estate.
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