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Need death certificate for deceased person’s Social Security tax form? | NC
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Q: Do I need to include the death certificate when requesting a deceased person’s Social Security tax form? A: Usually, no. If the Social Security Administration has said the death certificate is optional, the key documents are the written request, proof that the administrator or executor has authority to act for the estate, and written authorization if a law firm is making the request. The…