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both my parents passed away last year but we received a check from insurance to repair the roof. it is made out For the Estate of how do cash it
Asked on Aug 14th, 2020 on Estate Planning - Florida
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My parents both passed last year the mortage is still in their name but we received a check for repairs on the roof it is made out FOR the estate of ..none of their accounts are open there are really no assets just the house and no out standing bills, how can I cash the or deposit the check to be able to fix the roof
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You must open an estate. In most states there is an abbreviated procedure for a small estate. Please contact a probate lawyer who practices in the county in which your parents lived and died.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2020 at 6:19 AM
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