GAW wrote:
“What law prevents Christa Badger from “marrying” Jacqueline Mars (her mother) and thereby circumventing any and all estate taxes? And when it comes to money, people will try anything to not pay taxes. Here it might work (I’m not giving a tax opinion, ask your accountant).”
In New York State, New York State law prevents a mother from marrying her daughter. Every state has a similar law. And what does this have to do with the recent rulings- why weren’t mothers marrying sons and fathers daughters prior to the recent rulings?
For your reference, the NY law is Article II, Section 5 of New York’s domestic relations law.
I think the toeiva aspect of this has gotten you all riled up that you can’t think straight.