Quote: Originally Posted by jewels Thanks for this info,it cost me a fortune to inherit my mothers estate 5 years ago.It is worrying for other family members if this has to be paid eveytime someone dies.More info would be great. | How did it cost YOU a fortune? The tax is on your mother's estate. The cost of settling your mother's affairs surely came out of her estate. Where along the way did it you incur expenses? __________________ I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me. [Dave Barry (1947 - )] |