Post-Death Trust & Estate Administration
Honoring a legacy with precise tax reporting.
Honoring a legacy with precise tax reporting. When a revocable living trust becomes irrevocable upon the grantor's death, the tax requirements change instantly. We help families navigate this transition, from obtaining a new EIN to filing the final estate income tax returns.
- Decedent’s Final Return: Coordinating the individual 1040 with the trust’s 1041 for a seamless transition.
- Administrative Deductions: Maximizing write-offs for legal, appraisal, and accounting fees.
- Basis Adjustment (Step-up): Ensuring capital gains are calculated correctly based on the date-of-death value.
- Final Distribution Support: Ensuring the "final year" return is handled correctly so beneficiaries can close the estate. [Start the Estate Process]