Which of the Following Is a True Statement

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a True statement?

• A) Leaving all property to the surviving spouse maximizes the marital deduction and therefore minimizes total transfer taxes on the estates of both spouses.
• B) A bypass provision in the will of the deceased spouse is designed to use the applicable credit of the deceased spouse by transferring property to beneficiaries other than the surviving spouse.
• C) Serial gifts are limited in scope because only $10,000 can be transferred each year tax-free to any specific donee.
• D) Serial gifts can move significant amounts of wealth only if employed by multiple donors.
• E) None of the choices are True.

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