What are my responsibilities as a representative?<br />There are a lot of responsibilities as a representative. You d need to:<br />- File all required return for the deceased (There can be numerous returns to file)<br />- Pay all taxes owing<br />- Let beneficiaries know which of the amounts they receive from the estate, if any, are taxable.<br />People also ask about what Returns to file:<br />There are usually 3 kinds of returns you need to file on the death of an individual.<br />- Final return in year of death <br />- Any prior year returns not filed<br />- Trust return for income estate earned after death<br />As a legal representative you could be liable for any amount the deceased owes if property under your control is distributed before taxes are paid.
