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Check is made out to deceased husbands estate. Only asset. Under $15000. No will. No bank account. How can I cash it
Asked on Oct 28th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - Missouri
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Check is made out to deceased husbands estate. Only asset. Under $15000. No will. No bank account. How can I cash it
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Hire a local probate lawyer to help you file an Affidavit of Small Estate (which in some states is called by a different name). When the judge signs the Order approving it, take the Order and Affidavit to the bank, open an account, deposit the check. You may need to call around. Some banks will not honor the judge's Order Approving Affidavit of Small Estate.
Answered on Oct 29th, 2020 at 5:19 AM
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