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Father died 4/15/17 and Mother just passed 8/10/17. Can I file joint return for both as 'deceased filing jointly' for 2017?

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In the case of death of one spouse or both spouses, the joint return with respect to the decedent(s) may be made only by the executor or administrator.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/6013

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In the case of death of one spouse or both spouses, the joint return with respect to the decedent(s) may be made only by the executor or administrator.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/6013