Gross.
Yes, the executor fee in the state of NJ is taxable. However, it is only 5% taxable and up to $200,000 dollars.
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The NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance oversees the NJ Real Estate Commission, which supervises licensing. You can visit the site in the related links below for licensing requirements.
When a decedent owned real property their estate must be probated for title to pass to the heirs. Also, the court must appoint a representative of the estate. You should seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in probate law for the procedure in your particular jurisdiction. In NJ, either the executor or the administrator will sign what we call an "executor's deed" where there is a will or an "administrator's deed" where the is no will. This is to formalize the transfer of the property. It is important to know that the beneficiaries or heirs technically own the property as of the date of death rather than the date of the deed. This deed is a formality only.
It is not Deductable, either is the commission you pay, or any fees that goes to the lawyer, the only deduction is any real estate tax that you have paid in advanced. Other than that, you owe it all.
Estate appraisal is a very complex area of financial law. If you are trying to determine the gross amount of an estate in NJ, it is recommended that you contact a lawyer who specializes in estates. This ensures that everything is done legally and that you get the most value.
Only if she is the executor of the estate. The executor is responsible for all estate debts.
His estate will be responsible. Indirectly, the wife will either have to pay it or get a smaller inheritance.
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