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June 1, 2019
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Are attorney fees and court costs associated with probate deductible on line 14 of form 1041?

  • June 1, 2019
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The attorney fees and court costs were associated with preparing for a court probate.

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June 1, 2019

Yes, legal fees incurred in the administration of a decedent's estate may be deducted from the decedent's gross estate as an administrative expense on Form 1041, line 14.