In May 2019, Dudley and Eva enter into a property settlement preparatory to the dissolution of their

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In May 2019, Dudley and Eva enter into a property settlement preparatory to the dissolution of their marriage. Under the agreement, Dudley is to pay Eva $6 million in full satisfaction of her marital rights. Of this amount, Dudley pays $2.5 million immediately, and the balance is due one year later. The parties are divorced in July. Dudley dies in December, and his estate pays Eva the remaining $3.5 million in May 2020. Discuss the Federal estate and gift tax ramifications of these transactions to the parties involved.

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South-Western Federal Taxation 2020 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780357109144

43rd Edition

Authors: David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, William H. Hoffman

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