Who is entitled to claim the family exemption?

The family exemption may be claimed by a spouse of a decedent who died as a resident of Pennsylvania. If there is no spouse, or if the spouse has forfeited his / her rights, then any child of the decedent who is a member of the same household as the decedent may claim the exemption.

In the event there is no spouse or child, the exemption may be claimed by a parent or parents who are members of the same household of the decedent. The family exemption is allowable against assets that are passed on with or without a will.

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1. Are taxes payable on an estate?
2. What property is subject to inheritance tax?
3. Can the funeral expenses and unpaid bills of the decedent be deducted from the amount subject to tax?
4. Recently my mother died and now I am being told that I will have to pay an inheritance tax on my own money, can this be correct?
5. What is the family exemption and how much can be claimed?
6. Who is entitled to claim the family exemption?
7. Where is the inheritance tax return to be filed?