The booby prize when property held in trust is included in a decedent's taxable estate is that the property receives a fresh income tax basis. So, there's estate tax on the property because it's in the estate. But at least the fresh basis wipes out all the income taxes on the property's appreciation during the decedent's lifetime.
All access premium subscription
Please Log in if you are currently a Trusts & Estates subscriber.
If you are interested in becoming a subscriber with unlimited article access, please select Subscription Options below.
Questions about your account or how to access content?
Contact: [email protected]
0 comments
Hide comments
