Use the information in P 23-3 to prepare a charge-discharge statement for the estate of George Wilson
Question:
Use the information in P 23-3 to prepare a charge-discharge statement for the estate of George Wilson for the period March 1, 2013 through April 30, 2013.
In Problem 3
George Wilson dies on March 1, 2013, leaving a valid will. The will reads as follows:
George Wilson, Testator
Inventory of Estate Assets
As of March 1, 2013
Assets Fair Value
Cash-checking......................................................$16,500
Cash-savings.........................................................50,000
Dividends receivable on stocks..........................................400
Interest receivable on bonds...........................................2,400
Life insurance-payable to the estate.............................500,000
Personal residence...................................................325,000
Household furnishings and personal effects.......................76,000
2000 Thunderbird Convertible.......................................21,000
Investments in stocks.................................................25,000
Investments in bonds................................................200,000
.....................................................................$1,216,300
The following transactions occurred during March and April:
March 25 Dennis pays funeral expenses of $2,800.
March 30 Dennis receives a check from the life insurance company for $500,000.
April 9 Dennis discovers title to a small parcel of lakefront property in George's safe deposit box. The title indicates that George purchased the land for $10,000.
April 15 A check for $3,000 in bond interest is received.
April 19 Dennis receives an appraiser's report on the lakefront property, valuing it for $28,000.
April 28 Dennis pays $13,250 to settle all liabilities of the estate, including property taxes and George's medical bills.
April 29 A check for $500 in stock dividends is received.
April 30 Dennis makes all remaining payments and property transfers and closes the estate.
Step by Step Answer:
Advanced Accounting
ISBN: 978-0133451863
12th edition
Authors: Floyd A. Beams, Joseph H. Anthony, Bruce Bettinghaus, Kenneth Smith