I hear you. This CPA is very seasoned and I believe he will ask any questions that require clarification from me; although it is tough to know what I don't know, in order to assess his capability in an area where, as you say, even professionals can need help. Yes, they were residents of Florida when they passed but none of the beneficiaries live in no income tax states. Regarding your reference to state returns, i am a bit confused. Someone, was it you, said the only K-1 the estate would need to generate would be the federal K-1. Are you saying that might not be true? Or are you simply saying some beneficiary who might otherwise not need to file a state income tax return might now need to. Or are you saying something else entirely?
