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Form 56 relates to taxpayers who establish or terminate a fiduciary relationship. They need to submit the sample to the to establish a responsible person for the estate’s accounts.

Does an Executor Have to File Form 56?

The blank should be submitted by the fiduciary, trustee, or other person designated as responsible for the decedent's estate. In the case there are several fiduciaries for the estate, each of them should file the template.

The template is four-parts long and requires the following information:

  1. Identification of the represented person
  2. Notice Revocation and Termination
  3. Proceedings related to the court and administration
  4. Date and signature

Another situation where the blank can be required is the appointment of a trustee to a trust.

Where Do I Mail a Form 56 To?

At this time, the Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relations can’t be filed electronically. However, you can still complete it online, print it out, and submit a hard copy. The trustee should mail the filled out template to the ’s postal address, where the represented individual submits tax returns. For the correct address, check the Internal Revenue Service’s website.