Form 56 required?

[Sentinel]

I saw on the forum mention of a form 56 could be needed If a family member desires to file a final return for a deceased?  If no court appointed rep, must form 56 be filed?

Thanks

[Mike9241]

from the form's instructions: Form 56 should be filed by a fiduciary to notify the IRS of the creation or termination of a fiduciary relationship under section 6903. For example, if you are acting as fiduciary for an individual, a decedent’s estate, or a trust, you may file Form 56.

Fiduciary. A fiduciary is any person in a position of confidence acting on behalf of any other person.  

so you should file.

[MinhT1 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can file a tax return for a deceased family member. You do not need form 56.

Please read this TurboTax Help topic for more information.