[WSBAPT] Nonresident Alien PR - Estate Tax ID

[Krista MacLaren]

Hello Listmates,

I just had a PR appointed in a probate - the Canadian citizen/resident brother of decedent.  I had not thought ahead to obtaining the estate tax ID number.  I am required to provide a SSN/ITIN for the PR.  The PR has no intention to work or immigrate to the US, so I think an ITIN is more appropriate.  I am wondering if anyone has gone through this who can confirm that having the PR apply for an ITIN is the right thing to do?  I gather that this cannot be done quickly online, like an EIN can?

Thank you



Krista J. MacLaren
Attorney at Law
Northgate Executive Center II
9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98115
(206)523-6116
kjm.inc at mac.com

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