Q: My uncle died, and the executor is supposed to make a distribution of cash to me. I received a receipt and release form from the executor, and it asks me to sign it before I get my money. Does this ...

An executor is responsible for filing income tax returns on behalf of a decedent. The executor generally steps into the shoes of the decedent, having all the same tax election opportunities that the ...

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It's officially tax season here in the United States, and many Americans are going to be faced with filing paperwork for a lost loved one. But how exactly do you do it? And what if the person you're ...

What does an executor do, exactly? You could write a book on this topic, and some have. A typical executor: * Files the will and petition to start probate, accepts court appointment as executor and ...

Most executors know that completing a final tax return for the deceased is a core duty. But some are surprised to hear they may need to file a return for the estate itself—the T3 Statement of Trust ...