Following are the fair market values of Wilma's assets at her date of death:Personal effects and jewelry$150,000Land which Wilma bought and held as a jointtenant with right of survivorship with her sister800,000The executor of Wilma's estate did not elect the alternate valuation date. The amount includible in Wilma's gross estate is

A. $950,000.
B. $550,000.
C. $150,000.
D. $800,000.


Answer: A

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