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At her death Siena owned real estate worth $200,000 that was titled with her sister in joint tenancy with the right of survivorship. Siena contributed $50,000 to the total cost of the property and her sister contributed the remaining $75,000. What amount, if any, is included in Siena's gross estate?
A. $80,000.
B. $125,000.
C. $50,000.
D. $100,000.
E. None of the choices are correct.

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Answer:

$80,000

Explanation:

Sienna owned $200,000 worth of real estate at her death

This real estate was titled with her sister in joint tenancy with the right of ownership

Sienna contributed $50,000 to the total cost of the property

Her sister contributed the remaining $75,000

The first step is to determine the portion contributed by Sienna

= $50,000/$50,000+$75,000

= $50,000/$125,000

= 0.4×100

= 40%

Therefore, the amount that should be included in Sienna's gross estate can be calculated as follows

= 40/100 × $200,000

= 0.4 × $200,000

= $80,000

Hence the amount that should be included in Sienna's gross estate is $80,000

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