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A check made payable to the estate of a deceased person can be a problem. Legally, it must be cashed by the court appointed estate representative, i.e., the executor or administrator. If there is no other property owned by the decedent and no probate was filed, and if the decedent owned a joint bank account with another person, the bank may allow the check to be deposited in that account. However, if that doesn't work then a probate will need to be filed to establish the identity of the person who can legally cash the check.
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Can you deposit a check made out to you into someone else's bank account?
No. A check can be deposited only into the account of the individual to whom the check is made out (issued) to. Depositing it into someone else's account is not allowed and even if done by mistake, the check will not be cashed and no payments will be made.
Is it possible to cash a check Made payable to the Estate Of?
Nope, has to be deposited to an estate account. You can then go ahead and write a check to yourself from the estate account.... assuming you are the executor and have the authority to do so. Nope, has to be deposited to an estate account. You can then go ahead and write a check to yourself from the estate account.... assuming you are the executor and have the authority to do so.
If I don't have a bank account, where can I get a personal check made out to me cashed?
If you don't have a bank account, you can cash it at a check cashing place for a fee. You could also sign it over to a third person, who can cash it on your behalf.
Can you cash a refund check made out to someone else if they sign the back of it?
No. A check can be cashed only by the individual to whom the check is made out (issued) to. No one else can cash it even if it is signed by the person to whom the check was given. If you try to do so, it is an illegal activity and you can be jailed for it. But, you can deposit that check into the account of the person to whom the check was given if he has signed the back of the check (endorsed it) and no one will stop you if you do this and it is perfectly legal.
If a check is made out to you and you endorse it over to another person is it considered a third party check?
Yes. It would be classified as a third party check and the person who cashes it is at risk. The bank will cash the check if the third party has an account in good standing. However, if the check turns out to be fraudulent the funds will be withdrawn from the accounts of the person who cashed it.
Can you cash a check made out to the estate?
Yes. If you are the duly appointed estate fiduciary.
Can you deposit a check made out to you into someone else's bank account?
No. A check can be deposited only into the account of the individual to whom the check is made out (issued) to. Depositing it into someone else's account is not allowed and even if done by mistake, the check will not be cashed and no payments will be made.
What will happen if you cash a check you were sopposed to forword to your doctor?
It can depend on who the check was made out to. If it was made out to you, you haven't committed a crime, but the doctor is still out his money and will come after you for it. If the check was made out to the doctor and YOU cashed it and kept the money you have committed FORGERY and FRAUD.
Is it possible to cash a check Made payable to the Estate Of?
Nope, has to be deposited to an estate account. You can then go ahead and write a check to yourself from the estate account.... assuming you are the executor and have the authority to do so. Nope, has to be deposited to an estate account. You can then go ahead and write a check to yourself from the estate account.... assuming you are the executor and have the authority to do so.
Can a check made out to a business be cashed at a check cashing store?
It depends on the store. Most stores will do it if the business is in good standing. However, call ahead to ask the manager. For info on check cashing or where to get a check cashed you should go here... they have a nationwide store finder and FAQ and other very useful info. Cheers! In Canada it is against the law to cash a cheque that is made out to a company or business , however this may be allowed in some other country.
What happens if aunt is made the administrator of estate but did not inform court of decedents grand kid's of her predeceased children?
The court should be notified of the additional heirs by filing an amended petition for administration ASAP. That will delay the probating of the estate because the newly added heirs at law will need to be notified of the probate proceeding.
What is the law on stop payment on a check?
In the United States, a stop payment on a check is a request made by the account holder to their bank to not honor a specific check that has been issued. The account holder typically needs to provide specific information about the check, such as the check number and the amount. Stop payment orders are usually subject to a fee and must be made within a specific timeframe before the check is cashed.
If I don't have a bank account, where can I get a personal check made out to me cashed?
If you don't have a bank account, you can cash it at a check cashing place for a fee. You could also sign it over to a third person, who can cash it on your behalf.
How does an adult child deposit a check made out to a deceased parent into a shared checking account?
In most countries you can not do this because it is not legal to cash a check made out to a deceased person. What needs to be done is that the executor of the deceased estate must obtain from a court a grant of probate for the deceased estate and, with is legal document, write to the supplier of the check and ask them to re-issue the check in the name of the deceased heirs.
Can a check for 500 made out to the estate of your deceased husband be deposited into an account with both of your names when there is no estate?
That will usually work. See related question link.
Do banks keep record of all cashed checks as I suspect that checks made out to me were fraudulently cashed endorsed with my signature stamp by a member of my company?
Yes they do.
Can you cash a refund check made out to someone else if they sign the back of it?
No. A check can be cashed only by the individual to whom the check is made out (issued) to. No one else can cash it even if it is signed by the person to whom the check was given. If you try to do so, it is an illegal activity and you can be jailed for it. But, you can deposit that check into the account of the person to whom the check was given if he has signed the back of the check (endorsed it) and no one will stop you if you do this and it is perfectly legal.
