@Kimmysjeep1 - a suggestion:
With a 1040, you do it every year and get to understand the process and the rules, so it is somewhat repetitive from year to year.
the problem with tackling the 1041, is you are doing this for the first (and maybe only) time AND there is no step-by-step, which kinda indicates it is not as 'cookie cutter' as the 1040 and all its rules.
My point is the risk of a mistake is quite high, which can cost you and the beneficiaries a lot of money. It would be cheaper to hire a tax accountant where there should be no errors than try and do it yourself this ONE TIME and risk there is a large monetary error.
Spend the money on a tax service - it'll be less of a headache and you will have confidence it will be correct.
