If a person does not have a checking account and a check needs to be issued to them for inheritance purposes....can it be made to another person instead if the person inheriting the funds agrees.
Asked on 1/11/10, 12:17 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse
Sarah Grosse, Esquire
No, that would not be the right thing to do. The beneficiary should get a money order or a bank cashier's check made out to the beneficiary. Such a check is as good as cash, and then there is no third party transfer (and risk therein).
Please do not get scammed by check cashing schemes.
Answered on 1/16/10, 2:55 pm
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Just get the check made out as a cashier's check and then take the check to a bank and they will cash it for you.
Answered on 1/18/10, 5:33 pm
Lesly Longa
Longa Law P.A.
No, you should not do that. You can take the check to the bank that issued it or get a cashier's check. Regards,
Answered on 1/19/10, 1:32 pm
