As a thyroid patient, it's not only a challenge to get a doctor to run more than the Thyoid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test, but it's a challenge to understand and interpret thyroid test results once you get them.
The tax is assessed at the rate of 10 cents per $100 on estates valued at more than $15,000, including the first $15,000 of assets. For example, the tax on an estate valued at $15,500 is $15.50. Localities may also impose a local probate tax equal to 1/3 of the state probate tax.
Prorating any payment, including taxes, involves dividing the full amount due by a portion of a period of time. For example, a $100 tax bill that covers one year would have a prorated six month value of $50 and a prorated 8 month value of $66.67.