QUESTION
How can I get my fathers security deposit back from his apartment after he died?
Asked on Jun 20th, 2011 on Estate Planning - Georgia
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My father died on 6/2/2011. He did not have a will. I was living in his apartment with him at time of his death and I'm still living in his apartment until the end of June 30th 2011. How do I get back his security deposit? The management told me the deposit would be made out to his Estate. What would be considered his Estate if he did not have a will?
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Even without a will, to get assets there has to be a probate estate. If he didn't have many assets, in many states this can be done by affidavit that you are the heir (or list all appropriate heirs under intestacy) and are entitled to cash a check made out to the Estate of your father.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
You will need to see a probate lawyer and probate his intestate estate. All his legal heirs will share his assets after debts are paid.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2011 at 9:00 AM