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Cody and Reese were married years ago and had one child, Amber. Cody and his longtime friend, Kandi, were recently flying in Kandis new plane.

Cody and Reese were married years ago and had one child, Amber. Cody and his longtime friend, Kandi, were recently flying in Kandis new plane. For a brief period Kandi was distracted and lost control of the plane. Unfortunately, the plane crashed and Kandi died instantly and Cody died a few days later as a result of the injuries sustained during the crash. When Cody died he and Reese owned the following property: Home valued at $1,000,000 held tenancy by the entirety. Car 1 valued at $15,000 held fee simple by Cody. Car 2 valued at $20,000 held Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship by Cody and Amber. Inherited diamond ring collection valued at $3,000,000 held fee simple by Reese. Boat valued at $500,000 held tenancy in common by Cody and Amber. Life Insurance Policy 1 on Reeses life, owned by Cody. The fair market value of the policy was $100,000 and the death benefit was $200,000. The beneficiary is Amber. Life Insurance Policy 2 on Codys life, owned by Cody. The fair market value of the policy was $80,000 and the death benefit was $600,000. The only beneficiary is Kandi. IRA account valued at $2,500,000 owned by Cody with Amber as the beneficiary. Irrevocable Trust by Cody for the benefit of Amber created five years ago. The trust is valued at $400,000, and Amber is the beneficiary at Codys death.

$100,000Cody and Kandi paid $100,000 for a vacation home held in JTWROS. Cody put up $75,000, and Kandi put up $25,000. When Kandi dies, how much will the IRS try to include in his gross estate?

$0

$25,000

$50,000

$75,000

$100,000

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