Most of the assets subject to estate tax in the decedent's estate were held either in a marital trust established on the death of the decedent's spouse or in the decedent's revocable trust, neither of which was subject to probate upon the decedent's death.
In contrast, the average engagement ring costs around $5,000.00. Do I believe that a man should spend $100,000.00 on an engagement ring? NO. Do I think a man should go into debt for an engagement ring? NO.
The average total carat weight for an engagement ring hovers just over 1-carat, at 1.18-carats. Depending on the style of the ring, this may include pavÃ© diamonds along the band, the center diamond set in a halo, or surprise diamonds around the head. Understandably, the average engagement ring size varies by region. In New York, the average ranges from 1.5-2 carats, while women in the Midwest typically wear between .5 and 1-carat diamonds. Keep in mind, also, that these are median averages.