At the time of his prior death,Raul owned a residence with his wife,Manuela,as tenants by the entirety.The residence was purchased by Manuela ten years ago at a cost of $300,000 and has a fair market value of $1.4 million.Raul's estate should be allowed no marital deduction as to the property.

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In a tenancy by the entirety, the property automatically passes to the surviving spouse upon death, qualifying for the marital deduction in the estate.

At the Time of His Prior Death,Raul Owned a Residence