§236E-12 Department to issue release; final settlement of account. (a) The department shall issue an automatic release of estate tax liability to the personal representative when: (1) No estate tax is imposed by this chapter and upon the receipt of a request for a release, if the release includes the sworn statement of the personal representative or agent that in fact no taxes are due; or (2) The estate taxes due under this chapter have been paid as prescribed in section 236E-9, and the request for a release includes the sworn statement of the personal representative that in fact all taxes due have been paid. (b) The obtaining of a release shall confer upon the personal representative sufficient authority to effectuate the transfer of all property composing the decedent's estate. [L 2012, c 220, pt of §1]
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