The executor of Isabella's estate incurred administration expenses of $39,500 and paid $6,600 in funeral expenses. The executor charged the estate for $25,500 in fees. What is the maximum amount Isabella's estate can deduct in computing the adjusted gross estate?

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The maximum amount Isabella's estate can deduct in computing the adjusted gross estate is $71,600. This is because the executor's fees are deductible up to a maximum of $25,500, and the administration expenses and funeral expenses are deductible in full.

The Executor of Isabella's Estate Incurred Administration Expenses of $39,500