Michael Moriarty, a Widower, Is Quite Elderly and Is Beginning

question 25

Essay

Michael Moriarty, a widower, is quite elderly and is beginning to do some estate planning. His goal is to reduce his transfer taxes. He is considering purchasing land with a high potential for appreciation and owning it with his grandson as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. Michael would provide all of the consideration, estimated to be about 11.5 million. What tax issues should Michael Moriarty consider with respect to the purchase of the land?

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