MaryK4
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Deductions & credits

You will want to look for tax records, valuations or other records- I would hire someone who does historical valuations- because if you do not the information, your basis will be zero and you may have to pay on the entire amount.  Note that the exclusion for the sale of your primary home may apply as well.  You would also have a step up in basis for his half to the value at the time of death. 

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