Phillipe established a revocable living trust naming himself, his spouse, and his two children as income beneficiaries, and his grandchildren as remainder beneficiaries. He funded the trust with $300,000. What is the value of this trust for gift tax purposes? A) $50,000 B) $0 C) $250,000 D) $100,000

Phillipe established a revocable living trust naming himself, his spouse, and his two children as income beneficiaries, and his grandchildren as remainder beneficiaries. He funded the trust with $300,000. What is the value of this trust for gift tax purposes? A) $50,000 B) $0 C) $250,000 D) $100,000

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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