Estate tax refers to a tax levied on the total value of a deceased person's assets, including real estate holdings, before distribution to beneficiaries. It is worth noting that Canada does not have a formal estate tax; instead, a deemed disposition at death triggers capital gains tax on appreciated real estate investments, which achieves a similar outcome.
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