Our client, Debbie desires to freeze the value of her estate. Explain which of the following assets you would recommend that Debbie transfer during her lifetime:
•Life insurance on her life •Cash •Corporate bonds (assume that interest rates are expected to rise) •Stock in a firm that is expected to grow and prosper •Land in a boom town Explain the negative tax considerations (if any) with respect to Debbie making gifts of the assets that you have recommended.