If I understand correctly what you are saying in your question, I would not file a 1041 Estate Tax Return in this situation. Just make sure the interest (and any other income, if there is any) is reported on either the decedent's tax return or the beneficiary's tax return. If that's done, I see no reason to file the 1041.
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