What do I choose when asked if the deceased person that I am filing for has a certified personal representative when I will be court-appointed, but it's still processing?

[alland1017]

I am unsure what to do in this situation, as I have already mailed in the forms to the court and am waiting to be 'legally' appointed as my father's certified personal representative.

[KrisD15]

Answer NO since you do not yet have the paperwork.

As the child of the deceased, you will be able to move forward in the program and file the return. 

[alland1017]

Even if I will be appointed as the representative? Also, do I need to submit a 1310 form? If so, do I just mail it in and will I be penalized for mailing it in on the last day of taxes?

[fanfare]

you should wait for the letters from the court.

IRS will want to see a photocopy.

You have to mail it in.