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Bank Wants 'Husband Deceased' on Check: Legal?

A NY state tax refund check was issued to a husband and wife. The husband is deceased, though the check does not say "husband deceased". The bank states that NYS policy requires a reissue of the check as "husband deceased" or a reissue to the wife only. I do not see that statement written in NYS Tax websites. I think it is bank policy which is subject to manager discretion. What is the NY State law about surviving wife cashing a check made out to both husband and wife?


You need to contact an office of the New York state tax bureau for specifics concerning its rules and regulations.

Published on BankingQuestions.com 6/16/10