Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Youth dies-no will

My newphew who was 18,was killed in a car wreck recently. He had now will or executor of estate. A check from his auto insurance for accidental death coverage was mailed to his mother. It was made out to the estate of(his name). My sister is not being able to cash or deposit this( which is needed to help pay for his funeral expenses)because it is made out to his estate, and he had no will. What steps can she take to resolve this issue.


Asked on 1/25/06, 6:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Youth dies-no will

Depending on the debts of the estate, you can file a summary proceeding to clear the funds from the insurance company, called a small estate affidavit. Give me a call if you'd like to talk about it.

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Answered on 1/26/06, 1:07 am


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