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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Whenever a return required under Chapter 15 of Title 30 has been filed and the correct tax and additions to tax, if any, have been paid, a certificate to that effect shall be filed by the Director of Revenue with the Register of Wills of the counties in which the letters have been granted and in which the decedent owned real property.
(b) When no return is required under Chapter 15 of Title 30, and
(1) Real property passed to any person by virtue of joint ownership with right of survivorship or tenancy by the entireties with the decedent, or
(2) Letters have been granted by the Register of Wills in any county and the decedent owned real property,
then an affidavit in a form approved by the Director of Revenue shall be filed by the personal representative (as defined in § 1501 of Title 30 [repealed] 1) with the Register of Wills of the counties in which the real property is located. The Director of Revenue may require a copy of said affidavit be filed with the Division of Revenue.
(c) [Repealed.]
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 12. Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations § 2304. Estate tax returns or affidavits - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-12-decedents-estates-and-fiduciary-relations/de-code-sect-12-2304/
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