Mother passed away in Sep '06. Revocable Trust became Irrevocable. No Estate Tax return is due and there was no probate. Cremation was in Sep '06. Memorial services were in Jan '07. Since funeral expenses are only deductible on an estate tax return - not a trust return, would this be a reason to elect a QRT? (to be able to deduct funeral expenses and reduce/eliminate tax liability on the trust for '06 & '07) Trust is for the benefit of youngest child in case a need arises. Mom's house is in the trust & child continues to live there. She works so any distributions will only be need based since she is a spendthrift & loves to run up credit card bills. Thanks for any comments / sugggestions.
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