The executor of Danny Mack's estate has listed the following properties at fair value: Cash $200,000, Life Insurance Receivable $500,000, Investment in Stocks and Bonds $50,000, Rental Property $100,000, and Personal Property $80,000. Additionally, the executor found $100,000 of various debts incurred before the decedent's death. The cost of Danny Mack's funeral was $20,000.Prepare the journal entry for claims of $100,000 made against the estate for various debts incurred before the decedent's death, and $20,000 for funeral expense bills.

What will be an ideal response?


No entry needed until liabilities are paid.

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