Sophia Is Single and Owns the Following Property

question 58

Essay

Sophia is single and owns the following property:
Sophia owns the real property in joint tenancy with Daniel. They purchased the property several years ago for $1 million. Sophia was only able to provide $200,000 of the purchase price. If Sophia dies, what is the amount of her gross estate?

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