If a testator bequeaths or devises property to one (1) or more personal representatives or trustees in lieu of their commissions or allowances, or makes them his legatees to an amount exceeding the commissions or allowances prescribed by law, the excess in value of property so bequeathed or devised above the amount of commissions or allowances prescribed by law in similar cases shall be taxable.
KRS 140.120
Taxation of gifts to fiduciaries
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Ruby Construction Co. v. Department of Revenue (1978)
Most recently applied in Ruby Construction Co. v. Department of Revenue (November 1978)
Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.