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My long time fiancee passed. We've been together 10+yrs. I was beneficiary. One of the checks was payable to his estate. How can I cash this check?
Asked on Feb 05th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - Louisiana
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He was never married, no kids, 4 siblings. We've been living together 10+years. Acting as married couple. I am beneficiary but one check was made payable to the estate of. How can I cash it?
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Either the Will must be probated or, if there is no Will, a survivorship opened. You will have to prove that you were informally married under Louisiana law in order to inherit. Contact a local probate lawyer.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2020 at 5:18 AM
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