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.

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Answered on 2/16/10, 10:11 am


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