A bill becomes law if signed by the President or if not signed within 10 days and Congress is in session. If Congress adjourns before the 10 days and the President has not signed the bill then it does not become law (Pocket Veto.)
Losses incurred from casualties and thefts during the administration of the estate can be deducted only if they have not been claimed on the federal estate tax return (Form 706). The personal representative must file a statement with the estate's income tax return waiving the deduction for estate tax purposes.
Legal fees and certain other professional fees for estate planning or trust administration may be deductible for federal income tax purposes in some circumstances. This article reviews the deductibility of fees for individuals (on IRS Form 1040) and for trusts (IRS Form 1041).Deductions for Individuals.owever, fees relating to estate planning may be deductible when incurred for: (1) the production or collection of income; (2) the management, conservation or maintenance of property held for the production of income; or (3) tax advice and tax planning.