Congress is thinking of doing away with the Estate Tax. This would enable very, very, very, very, very, very, very rich people to become very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very rich people. It would cost this country an awful lot of money. It would not prevent you from inheriting (without any tax at all) your Aunt Hilda's wealth.
I think cutting taxes is a great idea, especially if we cut spending at the same time. But we oughta be cutting them for the middle class, not just for folks related to Bill Gates and Warren Buffett…neither of whom, I believe, are in favor of this move. This article will tell you more.