Ed died on November $1$ of the current year. The alternate valuation method was not elected. The assets in his estate as of the date of death were as follows:

Home

$$300,000$

Life insurance $($proceeds

receivable by the estate$)$

$800,000$

Stocks, bonds, and savings

$150,000$

Jewelry

$25,000$

Car

$15,500$

Accrued interest on savings as

of November $1$

$6,000$

Dividends declared July $1$

not paid as of November $1$

$1,500$

What is the amount of Ed$$s gross estate?