How do I know how much I have to pay in taxes? When do I have to pay them?
There are three types of taxes to be considered:
  • Pennsylvania inheritance tax

  • Federal estate tax

  • Income tax



Pennsylvania inheritance and federal estate tax returns are due nine months after the date of death, unless an extension is obtained. The personal income tax return of the decedent is due the April following the death.

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1. Must all wills be probated? Can money distribution be made to heirs without probate?
2. If someone dies, where will I find the will?
3. What happens if I can’t find the will?
4. What if I know there is no will?
5. What must be legally done with the will?
6. I have been named executor, but I do not want to serve. Can I get out of it?
7. What must I do if I am named executor?
8. Can the Register of Wills guide me through estate administration, or must I seek legal counsel?
9. What is a short certificate?
10. How do I know how much I have to pay in taxes? When do I have to pay them?