☰
✕
Sign In

Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
Level 1
posted Mar 17, 2021 4:43:55 PM

Clarification for a question on form 1310

Due to my father passing on Feb. 2020, I am filling out form 1310. He didn't appoint anyone and there was no will. TT filled out everything for me, but I still have a doubt about what this means; "As the person claiming the refund for the decedent’s estate, will you pay out the refund according to the laws of the state where the decedent was a legal resident?" specifically asking if I'll pay out the refund.  This is only the second time I've filed taxes for myself so I'm new to tax terminology. Thank you.

0 1 424
1 Best answer
Level 15
Mar 17, 2021 4:53:23 PM

It means that you will pay out the refund in accordance with the laws of descent and distribution of the state where the decedent resided.

 

In other words, that you will follow the dictates of the decedent's will (if any) or the laws of intestate succession applicable in the decedent's state of residence. 

 

 

1 Replies
Level 15
Mar 17, 2021 4:53:23 PM

It means that you will pay out the refund in accordance with the laws of descent and distribution of the state where the decedent resided.

 

In other words, that you will follow the dictates of the decedent's will (if any) or the laws of intestate succession applicable in the decedent's state of residence.