I was recently asked what the ramifications are for a trustee unduly prolonging a trust administration. The answer is that the legal ramifications will depend upon the circumstances. There is no set period of time during which the administration of a trust must be completed unless it is set forth in the trust document itself. If an estate tax return is due, it must be filed within 9 months after the date of death unless it is extended by filing an application with the IRS. There are also rules … [Read more...] about Prolonged Trust Administration
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