When the first spouse dies, then any unused applicable exclusion amount (AEA) is lost and cannot be used.

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Upon the death of the first spouse, any unused applicable exclusion amount (AEA) can be transferred to the surviving spouse through a provision called portability, allowing the surviving spouse to use it in addition to their own exemption.

When the First Spouse Dies, Then Any Unused Applicable Exclusion