If a Husband Inherits His Deceased Wife's Share of Jointly

question 30

True/False

If a husband inherits his deceased wife's share of jointly owned property in a common law state, both the husband's original share and the share inherited from the deceased wife are stepped-up or down to the fair market value at the date of the wife's death.

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