FORM 4421 IS USED TO IMPLEMENT
REGULATION 20.2053-3(B)(1) AND (C)(1) WHEREIN THE ESTATE IS ALLOWED
A DEDUCTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXECUTOR'S COMMISSIONS PRIOR TO
THE TIME THESE FEES ARE FIXED BY PROBATE COURT ORDER. THIS IS
REQUIRED AS THE PROBATE COURT WILL NOT ORDINARILY ORDER THESE FEES
PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF THE EXAMINATION OR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FORM
706, FEDERAL ESTATE TAX RETURN, ON WHICH ARE DEDUCTED, BY THE
IRS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.