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bucolic_frolic

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1. I had ambiguous checks like that

Reply to SleeplessinSoCal (Original post)

Tue May 20, 2025, 10:03 PM

May 20

The teller at the bank knew what would be accepted for checks made out to a decedent. I think they decided on my name, P/A. or my name, executor. But your situation and state may be different.

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Legal question [View all] SleeplessinSoCal May 20 OP

I had ambiguous checks like that bucolic_frolic May 20 #1

Respectfully, get a lawyer PJMcK May 20 #2

A power of attorney expires when the principal dies. Frasier Balzov May 20 #3

I got a trust about 6 weeks ago. SleeplessinSoCal May 20 #4

Contact your local state bar association for free referral for an attorney Bread and Circuses May 20 #5