Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
If a spouse dies is the living spouse responsible for inheritance tax?
Asked on 3/17/10, 1:56 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
John Davidson
Law Office of John A. Davidson
Actually the estate is responsible for inheritance taxes. If the death was in 2010 there is no federal estate tax. In Pennsylvania if one spouse inherits from another the inheritance tax rate is 0%. So there shouldn't be any inheritance tax to pay.
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Answered on 3/22/10, 2:06 pm
Solomon Weinstein
Solomon Weinstein, Esquire
I concur with the response previously posted.
Answered on 3/22/10, 4:05 pm
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