Federal estate tax due


When Russell Hypes died unmarried in 2012, he left an estate valued at $6,650,000. His trust directed distribution as follows: $15,000 to the local hospital, $75,000 to his alma mater, and the remainder to his three adult children. Death-related costs and expenses were $5,500 for funeral expenses, $45,000 paid to attorneys, $6,500 paid to accountants, and $35,000 paid to the trustee of his living trust. In addition, there were debts of $75,000. Use Worksheet 15.2 and Exhibit 15.7 and Exhibit 15.8 to calculate the federal estate tax due on his estate. Round your answer to nearest whole dollar.

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