Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Value of Property

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The value of the property is generally valued as of the date of the death of the decedent for probate and IRS purposes. If the property was placed in a trust, then the value for the purpose of establishing the basis is the same as that of the original owner when he/she purchased it.

Scott R. Jay, 305-249-8000