Walt Dies Intestate (I

question 8

Essay

Walt dies intestate (i.e., without a will) in the current year with a gross estate valued at $4,000,000. Under applicable state law, Walt's property passes to Kelly or to Belle, in that order. Kelly has an estimated net worth of $3,000,000 while Belle's is zero. From a tax planning standpoint, what course of action might be advisable?

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