Step-up in basis after a death in Santa Clara — get CPA guidance before assuming the tax story is simple.
Most step-up questions still begin with fair market value at death. Some estates also involve rental history or other tax facts that change the analysis. Do not guess from a neighbor’s experience. Ask a CPA what applies, and document date-of-death value carefully when real estate is involved.
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Estate Settlement ChecklistA Santa Clara estate settlement checklist — authority, notifications, accounts, and property follow-ups.
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