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9/14/2010
David M. Frees, III
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Federal Estate Tax Returns- Can An Executor Get An Extension To File?

IRS and Federal Estate Tax 706 Extension To FileIf you are a Pennsylvania executor of a decedent that died before 2010 or after December 31st, you may need an extension to file the form 706 - Federal Estate Tax Return.

The federal estate tax return is due 9 months from the date of death but it is not always possible to file the return by then. 

Need an extension? There is an automatic extension, and the IRS has the authority to grant other extensions.  Infact, a federal court recently ruled in favor of the tax payer and against the IRS on the failure to grant an extensio to file the federal estate tax return.  Read more and consult counsel to avoid the litgation cost that this estate experienced.

By: David M Frees III
610-933-8069
Law practice focused on trusts, estates, probate, and asset protection and family business succession planning.
Law offices located in Phoenixville (19460), Malvern (19355) and West Chester (19380) serving the Main Line, Chester Springs, Exton, and many surrounding areas.

Category: Executor, Trustees and Probate



David M. Frees IIIAttorney David M. Frees III whose practice involves trusts, estates, wills, and estate and asset protection planning, has just published a new (and free) The Executor Reportguide for executors of wills probated in Pennsylvania.
 
The Executor Report: The Ten Most Common Mistakes That Executors Make and How To Avoid Them.  This is a guide for executors to prevent personal liability and a guide for you if you're planning your estate and need to decide who is the best executor. 

David Frees and Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees have offices located conveniently in Malvern, Phoenixville, and WestChester Pennsylvania  

If you are an executor, or if you need to update an old will, trust, or estate plan, or if you need to do one for the first time, call 610-933-8069 and ask for one of David's assistants for an appointment with David or one of his team. 

Please tell us that you're calling from our estate planners web site and you will receive a bonus when you come for an appointment or you have a telephone conference with David.





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