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October 30, 2024
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Official documents needed to file a final return for a deceased family member

  • October 30, 2024
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What court documents are needed to file taxes for a deceased family member who passed in 2024?  A lawyer has been contacted, but an administrator has not officially been assigned for her estate.  I'm not sure what the legal delays are because she has no assets.

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    BeckyLeeH
    Employee Tax Expert
    Employee Tax Expert
    October 30, 2024

    This link may help you understand what official documents are needed to file a final return for a deceased family member:

    Death in the Family:
    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/death-in-the-family/L5albFXM4?srsltid=AfmBOorISn-YRhmbe1oxW-zJpmEH1vkzHmYJopJh7qpSTeVlWw24ChcH


    My condolences on the loss of your family member.

     

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