In the late 1980s, Carsten Richter, from Germany, migrated to the United States, where he is now a citizen. A man of many talents and deep foresight, he has built a large fleet of oceangoing oil tankers during his stay in the United States. Now a wealthy man in his 60s, he resides in Aspen, Colorado, with his second wife, Gabriela, age 50. They have two sons, one in junior high and one a high-school freshman. For some time, Carsten has considered preparing a will to ensure that his estate will be property distributed when he dies. A survey of his estate reveals the following: Ranch in Colorado $1,000,000 Condominium in Santa Barbara 800,000 House in Aspen 1,500,000 Franchise in ice cream stores 2,000,000 Stock in Google 5,000,000 Stock in Wal-Mart 1,000,000 Stock in Silver Mines International 3,000,000 Other assets 200,000 Total Assets $14,500,000 Does Carsten really need a will? Explain why or why not? What would happen to his estate if he were to die without a will?

In the late 1980s, Carsten Richter, from Germany, migrated to the United States, where he is now a citizen. A man of many talents and deep foresight, he has built a large fleet of oceangoing oil tankers during his stay in the United States. Now a wealthy man in his 60s, he resides in Aspen, Colorado, with his second wife, Gabriela, age 50. They have two sons, one in junior high and one a high-school freshman. For some time, Carsten has considered preparing a will to ensure that his estate will be property distributed when he dies. A survey of his estate reveals the following: Ranch in Colorado $1,000,000 Condominium in Santa Barbara 800,000 House in Aspen 1,500,000 Franchise in ice cream stores 2,000,000 Stock in Google 5,000,000 Stock in Wal-Mart 1,000,000 Stock in Silver Mines International 3,000,000 Other assets 200,000 Total Assets $14,500,000 Does Carsten really need a will? Explain why or why not? What would happen to his estate if he were to die without a will?

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter3: Income Sources

Section: Chapter Questions

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