Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  A fiduciary entity is a legal entity that takes possession of property for the benefit of a person.
B)  An estate is a fiduciary entity that comes into existence upon a person's death to transfer the decedent's real and personal property.
C)  A trust is also a fiduciary entity whose purpose is to hold and administer the corpus for other persons (beneficiaries) .
D)  An estate exists only temporarily,but a trust may have a prolonged or even indefinite existence.
E)  All of the choices are true.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

When a gift-splitting election is made,gifts made by either spouse during the year will be treated as if each spouse made one-half of the transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The probate estate consists of all property owned by the decedent that is excluded from the gross estate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Transfer Taxes and Wealth Planning

Which of the following is a true statement?

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When a gift-splitting election is made,gifts made by either spouse during the year will be treated as if each spouse made one-half of the transfer.

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The probate estate consists of all property owned by the decedent that is excluded from the gross estate.

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Exam 25: Transfer Taxes and Wealth Planning

Which of the following is a true statement?

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When a gift-splitting election is made,gifts made by either spouse during the year will be treated as if each spouse made one-half of the transfer.

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The probate estate consists of all property owned by the decedent that is excluded from the gross estate.

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