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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 January 1, 2019. It collects information about the decedent, including personal details, estate assets, and executor information. The form also includes sections for attachments such as death certificates and power of attorney documents, as well as declarations from attorneys or representatives. It serves to certify the estimated net estate and facilitate the release of any tax liens.

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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 free from inheritance tax?

Charity exemption Like the spousal exemption, assets passing to charity on death are exempt from inheritance tax. As such, if an entire estate passes to charity, there will be no inheritance tax due.

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 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.

What inherited assets are not taxable?

In most cases, an inheritance isnt subject to income taxes. The assets passed on in an investment or bank account arent considered taxable income, nor is life insurance. However, you could pay income taxes on the assets in pre-tax accounts.

What is included in an estate tax exemption?

This includes cash, stocks/investments, all real estate, business interests, personal property and/or family businesses. Certain life insurance proceeds may be included, depending on ownership.

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.

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