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Applicable Exclusion Amount
The amount that a person can leave to any person or entity without paying federal estate tax. In addition, any property left to a qualifying charity or a spouse who is a U.S. citizen passes free of estate tax. (See also: marital deduction)
LA-WS2:DRU.1.3.1.130220.18671