https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/my-spouse-died-and-is-unable-to-sign-tax-returns-how-to-handle-that/01/307289#M129504 <P>I'm doing my mom's and dad's taxes for 2017.&nbsp; my mom died in 2018 (my dad's wife) and is unable to sign for 2017 tax returns. I have the "power of attorney" paperwork. What other form do I need to send with their tax returns. <BR /></P> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:33:52 GMT r-swink 2019-06-03T18:33:52Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/my-spouse-died-and-is-unable-to-sign-tax-returns-how-to-handle-that/01/307289#M129504 <P>I'm doing my mom's and dad's taxes for 2017.&nbsp; my mom died in 2018 (my dad's wife) and is unable to sign for 2017 tax returns. I have the "power of attorney" paperwork. What other form do I need to send with their tax returns. <BR /></P> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:33:52 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/my-spouse-died-and-is-unable-to-sign-tax-returns-how-to-handle-that/01/307289#M129504 r-swink 2019-06-03T18:33:52Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/if-one-spouse-remains-it-is-sufficient-for-that-spouse-t/01/307303#M129510 <P>If one spouse remains, it is sufficient for that spouse to sign a Joint return, as "Surviving Spouse". <BR />Enter the date of death. Have your dad sign the tax return.<BR />If her Will makes you executor, you are supposed to sign also regardless of POA.</P><P>You do not have to send any paperwork.</P> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:33:55 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/if-one-spouse-remains-it-is-sufficient-for-that-spouse-t/01/307303#M129510 fanfare 2019-06-03T18:33:55Z