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The executor of Rose Shield’s estate listed the following properties (at fair value):...

The executor of Rose Shield’s estate listed the following properties (at fair value):

Cash

1300,000

Life insurance receivable

200,000

Investments in stocks and bonds

100,000

Rental property

90,000

Personal property

130,000

a. Prepare journal entries to record the property held by Ms. Shield’s estate and then each of the following transactions that occur in the months following the decedent’s death:

(1) Claims of $80,000 are made against the estate for various debts incurred before the decedent’s death

(2) Interest of $12,000 is received from bonds held by the estate. Of this amount, $5,000 had been earned prior to death.

(3) Ordinary repairs costing 56,000 are made to the rental property.

(4) All debt s ($80,000) are paid.

(5) Stocks recorded in the estate at $16,000 are sold for $19,000 cash.

(6) Rental income of $14,000 is collected. Of this amount. $2,000 had been earned prior to the decedent’s death.

(7) Cash of $6,000 is distributed to Jim Arness, an income beneficiary.

(8) The proceeds from the life insurance policy are collected and the money is immediately distributed to Amanda Blake as specified in the decedent’s will.

(9) Funeral expenses of $10,000 are paid.

b. Prepare in proper forma charge and discharge statement.

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