In addition to the federal estate taxAn estate tax is imposed on the net value of an individual’s taxable estate, after any exclusions or credits, at the time of death.The tax is paid by the estate itself before assets are distributed to heirs. , with a top rate of 40 percent, 12 states and the District of Columbia impose additional estate taxes, while six states levy inheritance taxes. More @Wikipedia
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