tom’s estate includes the following assets 1- 50% shares in racehorse valued 150k 2- cash winnings o betting racehorsing of 40k 3-his main residence valued at 875k which has outstanding repayment mortagage of 500k. what is the net value to be included in tom’s chargeable death estate ? available ans options given are 0,40k,150k,200k,375k,700k,875k
– the share of the racehorse (is the SHARE valued at £150,000, or is the RACEHORSE valued at £150,000)?
– the cash of £40,000
– the main residence less the mortgage, so £(875,000 – 500,000) = £375,000
So none of the options fit, as depending on the racehorse, the answer is either £(150,000 + 40,000 + 375,000) = £565,000 or £150,000 x 50% = £75,000, plus £40,000, plus £375,000 = £490,000.