Summer Intersession or Fall 2013 Initial Class Assignment for:

Estate and Gift Taxation

Instructor: Siegel

First class date: August 19, 2013

Posting date: Aug 12, 2013 @ 12:25:44

Instructions:

Read pages 2-38 of the assigned text.  Work the problems on page 36 as modified below:

You will need to consult the Historical Unified Credit table I provided in the course 
supplement.  Further, for problem 2 you may assume the current tax law is in effect for the 
tax year 2016.

You should bring your casebook, current tax code, and class supplement (purchased from 
the bookstore) to all classes.  In the class supplement you will find information regarding 
class attendance and preparation.  The attendance, participation and preparation policy is 
strict.  This information should be read prior to our first class meeting.

Note:  Seating will be alphabetical and attendance will be taken from the seating chart.  
Please prepare a 3" x 5" index card with the following information:

	Name
	Undergraduate/Graduate  School and Major
	Telephone # and e-mail address
	Area(s) of Legal Interest

The completed index card is to be turned in during our first class meeting.