What are the documents necessary to prove that the money is from a decease family member that was foreign and resided outside the USA

There is no tax on inheritances. You do not file any form so no proof is required unless there is a question by IRS. You may have to file Form 3520 if the amount coming to the U.S. exceeds $100,000. Your U.S. Tax Return: Tax on Inheritances (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/02/tax-on-inheritances.html)

There is no tax on inheritances. You do not file any form so no proof is required unless there is a question by IRS. You may have to file Form 3520 if the amount coming to the U.S. exceeds $100,000. Your U.S. Tax Return: Tax on Inheritances (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/02/tax-on-inheritances.html)

Thank you for your reply, very helpful.
Do you know the paper work I need FROM the foreign country to justify the origin of the money? I think death certificate may be one, any other?
Thanks again. Quilmes