Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri
an insurance check was issued to my deceased father's estate.
there are no back accounts open uner the deceased name. what do I do.
Asked on 2/11/10, 9:54 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Herndon
Richard J. Herndon, Attorney at Law
You will have to open some sort of probate estate. Did you father have a will? Depending on the size of the check, and any other items subject to probate, you may qualify for one of the "Small Estate" proceedings. You should likely see a lawyer.
Answered on 2/16/10, 10:11 am