Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. EIN are not required for trusts, since it is not a taxable entity.
2. The personal representative is only responsible for filing a federal tax return, because the state taxes will be handled through the state probate court.
3. No estate planning can occur after the decedent has died.
4. If the personal representative chooses to apply an alternative value on the assets, and all-in-all the property value increased, then the personal representative will have to pay more estate taxes.
5. Life insurance policies are non-probate assets and pass immediately to the beneficiary.


1. False
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True

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