While every state varies on how they handle taxes during the probate process, Florida has no estate tax, or death tax, on the state level and no inheritance tax for beneficiaries. For Florida estates, the only tax concern is potential federal estate tax liability, as well as potential capital gains exposure. The federal estate tax only comes into play for an individual who dies having an estate with assets valued over $11.18 million. An estate worth more than $11.18 million has a potential estate tax liability and will be required to file a 706 estate tax return.