What is Taxable Estate?
That part of the estate assets that are subject to a tax as provided by the applicable taxing statute. Under what is known as the unlimited marital deduction, the estate tax does not apply to assets that will be transferred to a surviving spouse.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Wills Trusts And Estates terms:
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