Q: How can I see if an estate tax return was filed?
I am waiting to be reimbursed for the final expenses that I covered. The will stipulates that the estate will cover the costs. I paid the final expenses in April of 2019. My last correspondence with the attorney (about 6 weeks ago) was that because the decedent owned property in another country there has been some delays. He used the Covid situation as a justification for the delay. He may be telling the truth, but the estate was not that large and complex that it could not have been wrapped up in 2019. I have a feeling that they are dragging this out due to personal issues the executor has with me. How can I see if the estate has been settled?
A: You cannot see the returns. You can go to the court to see the file to see if the estate is closed. Did you file a claim? If so, you can petition to compel payment of it.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
