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A property that was originally the wife’s main residence was transferred to her children with a life tenancy in place — how does this affect the CGT outcome when the children sell?
The key issue is whether the main residence exemption is lost due to the restructure, and how the 2019 transfer resets the cost base. It highlights how estate planning decisions involving life interests can unintentionally trigger significant capital gains tax.
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