Q: My mother received a check from her home owners insurance in my fathers name. He passed away a few years ago.
She was told she could not cash the check even though her name appears on the mortgage. what can she do?
A: If she had an attorney assisting her with your father's estate, she should ask for assistance in handling this matter. If an estate was opened for your father, then the check can be deposited in the estate account and disbursed. If not, she might try contacting the insurance company to learn what they need from her - death certificate, deed transferring house to her, etc. - to reissue the check in her name.
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