Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

estate taxes

How are inheritance taxes compiled, can a benificiary recieve their portion and pay them individuall in PA


Asked on 9/21/08, 6:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patrick Narcisi Narcisi Law Offices, P.C.

Re: estate taxes

Basically the tax is assessed on the net estate; which consists of the assets minus all the allowed deductions. Unless the will says otherwise the estate is liable for the tax. It is possible for a beneficiary to receive an asset & pay the tax due on the asset; but the safer choice is for the executor to pay.

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Answered on 9/25/08, 9:54 am


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