At the time of her death in 2011, Emma still owed $36,000 on her church pledge for the year. Even if church pledges are not an enforceable obligation in the state where Emma resided, her estate can claim a deduction for the $36,000 it later pays.

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Even though church pledges may not be legally enforceable in some states, they are considered charitable donations, and if paid by the estate, they are deductible on the estate tax return.

At the Time of Her Death in 2011, Emma Still