Can I sell shares for my child and transfer the proceeds to India?

Ans: Yes minors cannot have a brokerage account. pl consult a CA for this issue

Ans: Let's address your queries one by one:
1. After payment of Estate Duty in the USA, when the brokerage is allowed to release the shares, where will the shares of C have to be kept?
o Once the Estate Duty is paid, the brokerage can release the shares. Since C is a minor, his 50% share should be kept in a custodial account until he reaches the age of majority. The shares cannot be sold and the money parked in a bank account in India without following proper legal procedures and tax regulations.
2. When a part of the shares are sold by the brokerage for payment of Estate Duty, will the sale price attract capital gains tax?
o Yes, the sale price will attract capital gains tax. The capital gains tax will be calculated based on the difference between the sale price and the fair market value of the shares at the date of death.
3. What will be the cost of acquisition for B & C? Will it be the price at which the shares were originally acquired or the price on the date of death of the holder (this is the rate which has been considered for calculation of the Estate Duty)?
o The cost of acquisition for B and C will be the fair market value of the shares on the date of death of the holder. This value is used for calculating the Estate Duty.
I hope this helps clarify things. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

Ans: A custodial account for shares typically means a brokerage account held in the name of the minor (C) but managed by the guardian (B). This allows the guardian to oversee the account and make investment decisions on behalf of the minor.
Alternatively, the shares entitled to C can indeed be sold by B as C's legal guardian. The proceeds from the sale can then be brought into India and deposited into a bank account in C's name, under B's guardianship. However, it's important to ensure that all legal requirements and permissions are met, especially if the shares are part of a larger estate or property.
Hope this helps.