Mr Howell Died This Year

question 82

Essay

Mr. Howell died this year. He willed a copyright with a 10-year remaining life to Mrs. Howell. His will also sets up a trust for the benefit of Mrs. Howell whom he entitles to receive all of the income semiannually until the earlier of her remarriage or her death. Upon her remarriage or death, the trust property is to be distributed to their children. Do the copyright and trust transfers qualify for the marital deduction? Explain.

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