QUESTION
How do I cash a insurance check written in my and my dead uncles name?
Asked on Aug 19th, 2023 on Limited Liability Company Law - Oklahoma
More details to this question:
My uncle, mom brother, passed away in his home in April 2023. He was a renter, he didn't have a will or life insurance. My mom gave me his car. I insured it without any issues. 1 month ago we had a rain storm and the car was flooded. The insurance company issued the pay off in mine and his name. I'm unable to cash the check and i can't put the car in my name, because he is no long with us. What are my options. Thank you in advance
1 ANSWER
You may be entitled to use the Oklahoma small estate affidavit process. You should contact the county clerk for Probate in the county where your uncle died. Typically, a full Probate in Oklahoma does not need to happen, if the person died with assets of $50,000 or less. In that event, one of the heirs can file a small estate affidavit and after the court enters appropriate orders, the funds can be released to the rightful heirs.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2023 at 11:30 AM