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If your loved one had substantial financial
assets, his or her estate may be required to file federal and state
estate tax returns within 9 months of the death.
• File the federal and state estate
tax returns, if required. Although the federal estate tax return
is due nine months after the death, that date can be extended. You
will not have to pay a penalty for an extension, but you will have
to pay interest on the amount of taxes you eventually pay based
on the length of the extension. The due date for state estate tax
returns varies from state to state. Ask your legal advisor for more
information.
• Consider establishing a memorial
for your loved one if you think you would find that comforting.
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