Aaron, age 87, has accumulated substantial assets during his life. Among his many assets are the following, which he is considering giving to Ariel, his niece:

Asset	Adjusted Basis	Fair Market Value
SnapCo Corporation stock	$340,000	$270,000
Crackle Corporation stock	1,000,000	1,500,000
Poppers Corporation stock	800,000	975,000

Aaron has been in ill health for the past five years. His physician has informed him that he probably will not live for more than six months. Assume that the current fair market values are applicable for the next six months and that no gift taxes will be incurred. Which of the stocks should be transferred as gifts and which as inheritances.

a. SnapCo Corporation:

If the stock is transferred as a gift, Ariel's gain basis will be _______and her loss basis will be _______. If the stock is transferred as an inheritance, Ariel's basis will be _______ Therefore, SnapCo Corporation stock should be transferred as .

b. Crackle Corporation:

If the stock is transferred as a gift, Ariel's gain basis will be _______ and her loss basis will be ________. If the stock is transferred as an inheritance, Ariel's basis will be _______Therefore, Crackle Corporation stock should be transferred as .

c. Poppers Corporation:

If the stock is transferred as a gift, Ariel's gain basis will be ______ and her loss basis will be _______ If the stock is transferred as an inheritance, Ariel's basis will be _______. Therefore, Poppers Corporation stock should be transferred as .