Federal Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing estate taxation, including filing requirements, tax thresholds, and deadlines for estate tax returns
Social Security Act: Federal legislation regarding death benefit notifications and requirements for reporting deceased person's status to Social Security Administration
State Probate Code: State-specific laws governing the probate process, including requirements for estate administration, executor appointments, and court procedures
Uniform Probate Code (UPC): Model law providing standardized guidelines for estate administration, which influences state probate laws even in non-adopting states
State Administrator Qualification Requirements: State-specific regulations defining who can serve as an estate administrator, including residency requirements and disqualifying factors
State Bond Requirements: State laws specifying whether and when estate administrators must post bonds, and the required bond amounts
State Filing Requirements: State-specific deadlines, procedures, and documentation requirements for estate administration filings
Banking Regulations: Financial institution rules governing estate accounts, including requirements for account access and management by estate administrators
Property Transfer Laws: State regulations governing the transfer of real and personal property from deceased persons to beneficiaries or heirs
