Faith inherits an undivided interest in a parcel of land from her father on February 15, 2012. Her father purchased the land on August 25, 1985 and his basis for the land was $325,000. The fair market value of the land is $12,500,000 on the date of her father's death and is $11,000,000 six months later. The executor elects the alternate valuation date. Faith has nine brothers and sisters and each inherited a one-tenth interest.

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The Answer of Faith inherits an undivided interest in a parcel of land from her father on February 15, 2012. Her father purchased the land on August 25, 1985 and his basis for the land was $325,000. The fair market value of the land is $12,500,000 on the date of her father's death and is $11,000,000 six months later. The executor elects the alternate valuation date. Faith has nine brothers and sisters and each inherited a one-tenth interest.

Faith Inherits an Undivided Interest in a Parcel of Land