Assets Held in Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship

question 20

Multiple Choice

Assets held in joint tenancy with right of survivorship:

• A) Are included in the gross estate for estate tax purposes
• B) Are excluded from the gross estate for estate tax purposes
• C) Could be taxed twice, once upon the death of the first spouse and again upon the death of the second spouse
• D) A and C
• E) B and C

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