The estate tax does NOT affect everyone who inherits property from their parents. Please read some accurate information about the "death tax" and don't listen to Trump.

For couples, the first $11 million in their estate is not taxable; only the amount that exceeds $11 million is taxable. Anyone with an estate that is subject to the estate tax has accountants and estate planners who can help them shield far more than $11 million. Crummey trusts and life insurance trusts are among the ways that allow you to pass money to your children in addition to the $11 million that is tax-exempt. I set up trusts many years ago to protect the portion of my estate that exceeds the amount of the estate tax exemption, so I speak from experience.