Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Minnesota

Re: Lawyer wants sale of home check signed and mailed to him

As to your first question, I assume your friend is the personal rep. & therefore needs to sign the check in her represenative capacity. THere are other possibilities, such as daughter has a fractional interest (e.g., one-half with Mom having other half). She should ask her lawyer why that is being done. Attorney owes an honest answer to the client. As to your second question, do not endorse the check in blank (as by signing name)instead say: "Pay to the Order of First National Bank for Deposit to the account of deceased Mom Only". I would send the check certified or by some sort of trusted deliver (FedEx, similar). Might be possible to deposit the check at a branch of whichever bank is located in your friend's town.

This is general comment only as obviously I have not gotten all the facts at this time, and does not constitute an attorney client relationship. If your friend would like to consult me I do not charge for an initial consult.