Assume the same facts as in Problem 41, except that Gordon and Fawn are husband and wife (not brother and sister). 

a. What are the gift tax consequences when the real estate was purchased? 

b. What are the estate tax consequences upon Gordon’s death? 

c. Under part (b), would your answer change if it was Fawn (not Gordon) who died? Explain.

Data From Problem 41

Gordon purchased real estate for $900,000 and listed title to the property as “Gordon and Fawn, joint tenants with right of survivorship.” Gordon predeceases Fawn when the real estate is worth $2,900,000. Gordon and Fawn are brother and sister. 

a. Did a gift occur when the real estate was purchased? Explain. 

b. What, if any, are the estate tax consequences upon Gordon’s death? 

c. Under part (b), would your answer change if it was Fawn (not Gordon) who died? Explain.