Stock in Avonictech,Inc

question 18

Multiple Choice

Stock in Avonictech,Inc.is a major asset of a split-interest trust.The trust is comprised of a single income beneficiary,who is the grantor's husband,and three grandchildren,who collectively constitute the principal beneficiaries (remaindermen) of the split-interest trust.The stock was worth $5 million at the time the trust was created,and the stock recently was sold for $17 million.The trust does not recite how gains on the sale of assets should be allocated.The $12 million gain on sale should be allocated:

• A) $3 million to each of the four beneficiaries
• B) $12 million to the grantor's husband
• C) $12 million to the grandchildren, collectively
• D) $6 million to the grantor's husband and $6 million to the grandchildren, collectively

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Definitions:

PLC

A programmable logic controller, an industrial digital computer adapted for controlling manufacturing processes.

XIO Instruction

stands for "Examine if Off" in programmable logic controllers (PLC), used to check if a specific condition or input is false or not present.

Physical Input

A hardware interface through which real-world data is received by a system or device.

Input Voltage

The electrical potential difference provided to the input terminals of a device, necessary for its operation.