Do I need to open up estate account if I'm filing for my deceased father that doesn't have executor, appointed person etc. He had nothing when he died just me

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Father didn't have anything no will put in place no nothing. I was his beneficiary. I'm getting to see if I have to file for probate or not.  Bottom line is after filling form 1310 is the refund issued in the deceased name. Or if I'm filing for him is it going to be in my name.

[Anonymous_]

Not much point in probate if there is nothing in the estate.

The refund check should be made payable to you if you file Form 1310. 

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Ok thank you.  Even my own tax lady didn't even know that.  Thanks for your help!

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Also I had another question if the refund is like more then 3k will that be a problem? Does it have to go through more verifications

[Anonymous_]

The figure should not matter but, in my experience, don't count on receiving the check within just a few weeks or so (i.e., may take some time).

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Is there a reason there is delayed timing

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What is the longest time frame you have seen to getting the refund

[Anonymous_]

Just the nature of the paperwork filed and some take longer than others.

[Anonymous_]

One was over 4 months.