Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship: Identification
Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship: Identification
Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship: Identification
Part I Identification
Name of person for whom you are acting (as shown on the tax return) Identifying number Decedent’s social security no.
Address of person for whom you are acting (number, street, and room or suite no.)
City or town, state, and ZIP code (If a foreign address, see instructions.)
Fiduciary’s name
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Section A. Authority
1 Authority for fiduciary relationship. Check applicable box:
a Court appointment of testate estate (valid will exists)
b Court appointment of intestate estate (no valid will exists)
c Court appointment as guardian or conservator
d Valid trust instrument and amendments
e Bankruptcy or assignment for the benefit or creditors
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f Other. Describe
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2a If box 1a or 1b is checked, enter the date of death
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b If box 1c—1f is checked, enter the date of appointment, taking office, or assignment or transfer of assets
4 Federal tax form number (check all that apply): a 706 series b 709 c 940 d 941, 943, 944
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e 1040, 1040-A, or 1040-EZ f 1041 g 1120 h Other (list)
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5 If your authority as a fiduciary does not cover all years or tax periods, check here . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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and list the specific years or periods
For Paperwork Reduction Act and Privacy Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 16375I Form 56 (Rev. 11-2017)
Form 56 (Rev. 11-2017) Page 2
City or town, state, and ZIP code Date Time a.m. Place of other proceedings
p.m.
Part IV Signature
I certify that I have the authority to execute this notice concerning fiduciary relationship on behalf of the taxpayer.
Please
Sign
Here
▲ Fiduciary’s signature Title, if applicable Date
Form 56 (Rev. 11-2017)