[WSBAPT] Insolvent decedent and IRS

[Margaret Delp]

Hello everyone:

Client was DPOA agent for her elderly mother. Elderly mother had no assets, literally not a single cent to her name. While mother was still living, the IRS asserted that she owed the IRS $29,000. Client advocated for her mother with the IRS and got confirmation on telephone that no money was owed, apparently there had been some error or identify theft or something of that nature. Elderly mother then passes away. Client sends IRS the death certificate. IRS responds that client needs to send the Will and then sign some forms. Client has no intention of filing a probate. She will file the Will in Superior Court as a “will only filing”. Does the client need to respond to the IRS at all?  What forms would the IRS be asking her to sign? Any downside for client in doing nothing? We are looking for the least effort, no cost path.

Thanks,
Margaret

 

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