[WSBAPT] What valuation date should be used?

[Shannon Jones]

I would think date of death as that will be the recipient’s tax basis in the property - Shannon

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Subject: [WSBAPT] What valuation date should be used?

Hello All,

I have a fact pattern where multiple pieces of real estate are to be distributed between siblings. Father died 6 years ago and nothing was done. Siblings are in agreement to divide assets 50/50, but want to divy up the properties vs own them together. However there is a disagreement on if the split should be based on date of death values vs current values. Is there a hardline rule on this I am unaware of if the parties cannot agree?

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