QUESTION
brother pasted away 2017. have POA just got ck from old insure policy made out to him. what do I need to deposit this. I was only living relative.tk u
Asked on Feb 11th, 2019 on Insurance - Florida
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brother pasted in 2017. just found old life insure policy on him. insure company contacted me. have all doc's (POA, DEATHCERT. ECT) THE INSURANCE COMPANY MADE CHECK OUT TO HIM. how do I deposit this as I am only living relative.
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You cannot have PoA for a deceased person. They expire on death. You will need to start a probate action to have the court provide you authority to address any insurance policyt payment made out to him or the estate.
Answered on Feb 22nd, 2019 at 12:46 PM
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