Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

My brother passed away Aug. 30 2009 and in his will he left me everything.Everything consisted of his furniture and a small amount in his checking and savings account. I had been on my brothers bank acct. for several years so when I received the death cert. I went ahead and closed his accts. To my surprise a check came made payable to the estate of my brother. It is not a lot of money( under $700.00) but too much money to forget about or give to an atty. for probate with nothing left for me. So how can I cash this check?


Asked on 10/27/09, 1:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

See if whoever issued the check will accept an affidavit of heirship (if it is a bank, it will probably have the form). Unfortunately the cost to probate and get Letters Testamentary issued would be greater than the $700. Sorry for your loss.

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Answered on 11/01/09, 6:41 pm


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