Legal Question in Insurance Law in Georgia
My wife received a check from her mothers insurance company when her mother passed away. Her mothers beneficiary was my wife's father who passed away 6 months before. So, when my wife received the letter it was made to my wife's mothers estate. Since it was addressed to my wife is it ok to deposit this check in my wife's bank account?
Asked on 11/09/13, 5:31 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
You are asking if it is OK for your wife to steal money that belongs to the estate of her mother? Really?
Answered on 11/09/13, 5:36 pm
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
That would be insurance fraud and criminal theft. Of course not. Whomever is appointed by the probate court to adminster the estate can deposit it in the estate account, and what happens to it after that depends on whether there was a will or not, whether there are creditos, and whom the other heirs are.
Answered on 11/09/13, 5:45 pm
Related Questions & Answers
-
My wife just received an insurance check from her mothers life insurance company... Asked 11/09/13, 2:32 pm in United States Georgia Insurance Law
-
I have a bonded and insured business who is building a shed in my backyard. The wind... Asked 11/06/13, 11:09 am in United States Georgia Insurance Law
-
I was recently in a car accident with an uninsured motorist. I was not at fault for... Asked 10/05/13, 2:09 pm in United States Georgia Insurance Law
-
Can i sue my ex-attorney for breach of contract, he is the one that chose to... Asked 8/23/13, 7:31 pm in United States Georgia Insurance Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
