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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-13T10:30:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.kiplinger.com",
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  "textContent": "Illinois' estate tax \"threshold\" (rather than \"exemption\") can surprise families, but proactive planning can help preserve more for heirs and charitable causes.",
  "title": "The Illinois 'Cliff Tax': A Single Dollar Could Cost Families Hundreds of Thousands",
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