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my mother passed in 2016, her sister my aunt passed 2020, mom was a beneficiary on sm life policy how can I cash the check
Asked on Jun 30th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - Indiana
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My aunt was divorced widow, my brother and I are her only family, she had no one else. our mother passed in 2016, our mother was listed as her beneficiary of a 1000. life insurance policy. the check is made out to our mothers estate. we are not sure what to do
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You must probate your mother's estate in order to cash the check. Most states have a less expensive procedure for small estates. That may still cost more than $1,000. If so, you can let the check go to unclaimed property and in four to six years (depending on the state) apply to the state comptroller.
Answered on Jul 01st, 2020 at 6:26 AM
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