Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri

An estate has been settled and it is time for disbursement of the proceeds. The attorney handling the estate as asked that I sign a receipt of the check with my portion of the estate PRIOR to me receiving the check. He will then send me the check. This does not seem right for me to sign I have received a check when I have not yet received it. He refuses to send the check because in the past not every one returns the signed receipt paperwork. I don't live in Washington and the estate is in Missouri. Can you advise on how I should proceed?


Asked on 2/26/14, 9:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

It sounds counter to what one would expect an attorney try advise someone to do. But, in Missouri probate practice for an heir to sign a receipt, than get the check. The reciept sort acts an acknowledgment of the amount you are to receive. The alternative is for you to travel to the attorney's office to get the check and sign the receipt simultaneously.

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Answered on 2/26/14, 7:18 pm


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