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Originally Posted by jeffk
As I previously noted, IF you are living in a COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATE, like NH, then it is likely the surviving spouse will get a FULL stepped up basis because the ownership in such a state is considered to be 100% BY EACH SPOUSE.
There may some nuances, such as when the property was purchased, etc. Therefore, as mentioned by many, if you want a definitive answer FOR YOUR SITUATION, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY in the state where you live. If the property is owned in a different state than where you live, you might want to talk to an attorney in the state where the property is as well.
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Mea culpa! I apologize for incorrect information. It seems that NH is NOT a community property state. When I originally checked, several seemingly reliable sources indicated it was. Now I am seeming more sources that say it is NOT!
CHECK WITH AN ATTORNEY!