Dan Transfers an Apartment Building to Grace but Retains the Right

question 101

Multiple Choice

Dan transfers an apartment building to Grace but retains the right to the rental income for 10 years. Dan dies nine years after the transfer when the building is worth $600,000. The applicable federal rate is 10% and the reversionary actuarial factor is 0.30. How much would be included in Dan's estate?

• A) $350,000
• B) $0
• C) $600,000
• D) $150,000

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