rruthgriff
Returning Member

Deceased taxpayer with surviving spouse receiving refund

I am the executor of my Dad's estate, who passed away in 2019.   He has a surviving spouse.(2nd wife)  I am preparing the tax returns and want to know if the estate is entitled to 50% of the refund?      Is it normal to prepare a joint return.    Do I file Form 1310 to claim 50% of refund?      The reason is to pay medical bills that surviving spouse will not pay.