In 2012,Paul transfers $1,000,000 to a trust benefiting his three children.As trustee,he has the power to determine the amount of distributions each year.Paul dies in the current year when the trust has a value of $1,200,000.How much of the trust's value is included in Paul's estate?

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The entire value of the trust ($1,200,000) is included in Paul's estate because he retained control over the trust distributions, which is considered a retained interest under estate tax rules.

In 2012,Paul Transfers $1,000,000 to a Trust Benefiting His Three