Laurel, MD asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Maryland

Q: I was the PR for my father's estate and I closed out the account about 5 years ago when I thought I had accounted for

everything, however, I found a claim in MD via the unclaimed property unit. I received a check made payable to the estate of my father care of me (the PR). How can I cash that check so I can pay the distributees? Check is for $102.86

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Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Potomac, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: I know of no way to do it other than reopening the estate. It isn't hard, but it means filing a new accounting, and that certainly isn't worth the effort using a lawyer.

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