The value of my mother's house increased during the six months after her death. Her trust has sold the house, to distribute proceeds to the beneficiary. I am trying to minimize the capital gains tax that the trust will owe. Can I use the 6th months valuation for the higher FM? Also, I sold the house Sept 21. She passed away on Feb 5. Basically, I sold it 7-1/2 months after her death. Is that close enough to warrant the FMV being the selling cost?
