That was my initial impression of the OP actually, but after looking at [1], it seems they wouldn't have to pay an estate tax at all if the inheritance wasn't w

That was my initial impression of the OP actually, but after looking at [1], it seems they wouldn't have to pay an estate tax at all if the inheritance wasn't worth at least $5.3 million. [1]: https://americansfortaxfairness.org/tax-fairness-briefing-booklet/fact-sheet-the-estate-inheritance-tax/ https://americansfortaxfairness.org/tax-fairness-briefing-bo...