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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(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 236D-6, 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 give to the personal representative sufficient authority to effectuate the transfer of all property composing the decedent's estate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 236D-8 - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-1-government/hi-rev-st-sect-236d-8/
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