At the time of his death, Nick owned the following property:
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Land held by Nick and his sister Ellen, as joint tenants with right of survivorship. The fair market value of the land on the date of Nicks death was $600,000, and the land was purchased by Nick for himself and his sister 20 years before his death for $150,000. |
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Land held by Nick and Amy as tenants by the entirety. The fair market value of the land on the date of Nicks death was $800,000, and the land was purchased by Amy for Nick and Amy five years before Nicks death for $450,000. |
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A one half undivided interest in land held with Lance as tenant in common. The fair market value of the land on the date of Nicks death was $400,000, and the land was purchased by Lance for Nick and Lance four years before Nicks death for $300,000. |
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City of Dayton bonds worth $500,000 purchased by Nick five years before his death, and titled in Nicks sole name. |
What amount is includible in Nicks gross estate assuming alternate valuation is not available to Nicks estate?
a. $800,000.
b. $1,100,000.
c. $1,200,000.
d. $1,700,000.