What is included in the Estate? The Gross Estate of the decedent consists of an accounting of everything you own or have certain interests in at the date of death (Refer to Form 706 (PDF)). The fair market value of these items is used, not necessarily what you paid for them or what their values were when you acquired them.
The benefit verification letter shows your monthly benefit amount. You can get your benefit verification letter online, or request it by telephone. It is often used to: 1  Apply for a loan; 2  Give to a landlord;  Obtain housing assistance, or other state or local benefits;
To obtain these benefits, you must provide a VA award letter, which states your disability rating percentage and monthly compensation amount. Award letters may also be used to prove income for loans, rental applications and state assistance such as food stamps. You may need your award letter to prove income.