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In addition, you are responsible for filing tax returns and ensuring that any tax owed is paid.  \nState Law  \nUnder state law, a personal representative is the person ap‑ pointed by the court to administer an estate. The term in‑ cludes both executors (appointed when the decedent has a will) and administrators (appointed in the absence of a will). A personal representative nominated in a will has no authority over estate assets unless appointed by the court. The probate court will issue Letters Testamentary (called Letters of Administration or Letters of Representation in some states) authorizing the personal representative to acton the decedent’s behalf to handle his or her tax returns and other matters.  \nNo Court-Appointed Representative  \nWhen there is no probate and no appointed represen‑ tative, the IRS will allow a “person charged with proper‑ ty of the decedent” to file the decedent’s tax returns and claim refunds. IRS written guidance does not specify who this person should be. If there is a surviving spouse, he or she usually files a joint final Form 1040 and any other re‑ quired returns. If there is no surviving spouse, the person is commonly:  \n• The trustee of the decedent’s revocable trust,  \n• The personal representative nominated in the will who would have been appointed if probate was required, or  \n• A beneficiary receiving nonprobate assets who undertakes the work.  \nThe IRS uses the term“personal representative”to refer to anyone filing for decedent, whether or not court appointed.  \nSpecific Duties  \nSpecific duties depend on the size and complexity of the es‑ tate and state law. In general, you will work with estate’s at‑ torney, the decedent’s family, and other parties to perform duties such as:  \n• Obtain the original will, codicils, and trust agreements.  \n• Obtain names, addresses, and SSNs for all beneficiaries.  \n• If necessary, start the probate process and obtain court appointment as Personal Representative.  \n• Obtain an EIN for the estate by filing Form SS‑4, Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN). You can obtain the EIN immediately at www.irs.gov by searching EIN on‑line.  \n• Open an estate checking account using the EIN assigned to the estate. Close all checking accounts in the name of the decedent. Use the checking accounts ledger or other means to list each deposit or payment.  \n• Have mail related to the estate forwarded to you.  \n• Ensure that the Social Security Administration is notified of the death to stop payment. As necessary, see that direct deposits in the month of death are withdrawn or checks are returned.  \n• If the decedent held any life insurance policies, notify the company of the death.  \n• Notify health insurance providers of the death.  \n• Notify employer(s) of the death.  \n• Identify and value the decedent’s assets and liabilities. Prepare an inventory for filing with the court in the case of probate. Arrange for appraisals as required.  \ncontinued  \n• Manage the assets by:  \n– Depositing all funds received by the estate,  \n– Paying bills as they come due. Sell property in order to pay bills. Consult with an attorney in the event that es‑ tate assets are insufficient to pay bills and claims.  \n– Paying specific gifts listed in the will.  \n– Reinvesting excess assets in secure short‑term assets.  \n– Keeping track of estate expenses paid by the personal representative.  \n• Protect assets by:  \n– Keeping insurance coverage on the decedent’s car(s) and home(s) up to date.  \n– As necessary see that normal maintenance is performed on home(s) owned by the estate.  \n• Notify creditors through the probate process and/or direc","cbCaigvVOFHAYZN8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigvVOFHAYZN8","pdf",1326395,"English","# Personal Representatives—Estates\n## Electronic Filing Center\n## State Law\n## No Court-Appointed Representative\n## Specific Duties\n## Decedent’s Tax Returns\n## Notice of Fiduciary Relationship","[{\"question\":\"Who is considered a personal representative for estate tax purposes?\",\"answer\":\"Under state law, a personal representative is the person appointed by the court to administer an estate, including executors and administrators. 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