Question: Jesse dies intestate (i.e., without a will) in May 2012. Jesse's major asset is a tract of land. Under applicable state law, Jesse's property will
Jesse dies intestate (i.e., without a will) in May 2012. Jesse's major asset is a tract of land. Under applicable state law, Jesse's property will pass to Lorena, who is his only child. In December 2012, Lorena disclaims one-half of the property. In June 2013, Lorena disclaims the other half interest. Under state law, Lorena's disclaimer results in the property passing to Arnold (Lorena's only child). The value of the land (in its entirety) is as follows: $2 million in May 2012, $2.1 million in December 2012, and $2.2 million in June 2013. Discuss the transfer tax ramifications of these transactions.
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