Augmented Estate

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Elective Share - Calculation of The Augmented Estate
... The elective share is usually calculated from assets beyond those in the probate estate alone, and the assets that are added together to make this calculation are called an augmented estate ... To accomplish this, the augmented estate is calculated by combining the value of the probate estate with such things as the value of gifts given by the decedent to third parties, property or accounts ...

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