My mother-in-law received a small settlement check from her deceased husband's claim, but it was made out to the estate in his name, "in care of" my mother-in-law. She is having problems with this check. Is there a simple solution?
The check can be endorsed and negotiated by the legal representative of the estate. Your mother-in-law will have to weigh the costs of going through the probate process against the amount of the check. She can find out the former by contacting an attorney.
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The check can be endorsed and negotiated by the legal representative of the estate. Your mother-in-law will have to weigh the costs of going through the probate process against the amount of the check. She can find out the former by contacting an attorney.
