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The document is a New York State Estate Tax Certification form (ET-85) used for estates of individuals who died on or after April 1, 2014. It requires information about the decedent, including personal details, estate assets, and executor information. The form also includes sections for certifications and declarations by the executor or authorized representative regarding the estate's tax obligations.

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Begin by entering the decedent’s last name, first name, and middle initial in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for identification.
Input the Social Security Number (SSN) of the decedent, followed by their address at the time of death, including city, state, and ZIP code.
Mark an X if a copy of the death certificate is attached. If applicable, indicate if the decedent was a nonresident and attach Form ET-141.
Fill in details about the executor, including their name and contact information. If there are multiple executors, mark the appropriate box.
Complete the estimated net estate section by detailing various asset types such as real property and bank deposits. Sum these values accurately.
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What does it mean when a tax lien is released?

Release of Notice of Federal Tax Lien (Lien Release) A discharge removes the lien from a specific property, but taxes are still owed. Whereas a release removes the lien completely because taxes are no longer owed or the IRSs time to collect has ended.

What is a release of estate tax lien in NY?

The release of lien is an authorization to transfer the real property, located in New York State, free and clear of the estate tax lien. The lien applies only to real property located in New York State. No fee applies to a release of lien.

How to avoid inheritance tax in NY?

Generally, for New York estate tax purposes, if the value of assets passing to beneficiaries other than a spouse or charity is below a certain threshold ($6.94 million in 2024), the assets are fully exempt from tax and no New York estate taxes will be due.

What assets are exempt from estate tax?

Most relatively simple estates (cash, publicly traded securities, small amounts of other easily valued assets, and no special deductions or elections, or jointly held property) do not require the filing of an estate tax return.

How long is the estate tax lien in NY?

Some Executors are surprised to learn that New York State has a statutory estate tax lien on all property located within the state of New York for 15 years from the date of death.

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What is a certificate of release of tax lien?

If the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has placed a tax lien on your property, once youve satisfied the debt, the IRS should notify you that the lien has been removed. To do so, the IRS should send you a Certificate of Release of Federal Tax Lien, also known as Form 668(Z).

How much can you inherit in NYS without paying taxes?

While New York doesnt charge an inheritance tax, it does include an estate tax in its laws. The state has set a $7.16 million estate tax exemption for 2025 (up from $6.94 million in 2024), meaning if the decedents estate exceeds that amount, the estate is required to file a New York estate tax return.

What does release of lien mean property?

A lien release (also called release of lien) is a document that is filed with government authorities as the official notice that the lien is removed. Once payment has been received, a lien holder has a duty to remove any lien that was filed against the property.