IRS form 56

[icalgin]

should a form 56 be filed for decedent as well as decedent's trust

[sjrcpa]

I haven't bothered with Form 56 for years. Seems to be another piece of paper to mail and have it go into oblivion/trailers.

Others may disagree.

[BobKamman]

Much like a Form 3115.  But professional fiduciaries (or tax professionals occasionally serving as fiduciaries) should probably do it, because they should be held to a higher standard.  

[sjrcpa · Accepted solution]

I file 3115s when needed. 

I agree professional fiduciaries should file the 56.

[icalgin]

So I shouldn't get an error message if a form 56 is not included with 1041??

[sjrcpa]

There's probably a Diagnostic, which can be ignored.

[icalgin]

Thank you