ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
I am sole heir in my Mothers revocable trust. She died in 2016, I sold her house in 2016. Will I have taxes to pay?
ATTORNEY ANSWER BY MARGARET L. CROSS:
Upon your mother’s death, the home receives a step up in basis to fair market value. By placing and selling the home on the market soon after your mother’s death, the basis will be presumed to be the selling price. You should consult with a knowledgeable accountant or CPA to do the tax returns, especially if the house was sold from the trust. Upon your mother’s death, the trust became irrevocable and an EIN should have been assigned to the trust.
Legal Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on since each situation is fact specific, and it is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the facts and documents at issue. This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship. A lawyer experienced in the subject area and licensed to practice in the jurisdiction should be consulted for legal advice.
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