A common misconception I've handled as a CEO in tech is the impression that estate taxes leave a significant dent in one's inheritance — a concept I find swiftly debunked once the specifics come to light. You see, contrary to this widespread belief, estate taxes only kick in for estates valued above $11.7 million for individuals and twice that for couples. This clarifies that the average person's estate won't suffer due to these taxes, and their inheritance will remain largely untouched.