RULE 5.395. NOTICE OF FEDERAL ESTATE TAX RETURN

When a federal estate tax return is filed, required to be filed, or
will be filed, the personal representative shall file a notice stating
the due date of the return. The notice shall be filed within 12
months from the date letters are issued and copies of the notice
shall be served on interested persons. Whenever the due date is
subsequently extended, similar notice shall be filed and served.

Committee Notes

The purpose of the rule is to require notification to the court
and all interested persons that the time for closing the estate is
extended when a federal estate tax return is required.

Rule History

1984 Revision: New rule.
1988 Revision: Citation form change in committee notes.

1992 Revision: Committee notes revised. Citation form
changes in committee notes.

2003 Revision: Committee notes revised.

2013 Revision: Clarifies the available option to file a federal tax
return even if one is not required by state or federal rule or law.

Rule Reference

Fla. Prob. R. 5.400 Distribution and discharge.