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Note that an election can be made under Section 645 to treat a qualified revocable trust as part of the estate at the outset.

 

Further, an estate is not required to file a 1041 unless it has gross income of $600 or more for its tax year (which might be unusual for a pour-over will).

 

You might consider seeking professional tax guidance and legal counsel.