Full question:
Can a check for the balance of a deposit account that was owned by the decedent be made payable to the petitioner's name presenting an order of summary administration or does the check need to be made payable to the estate of ______decedent's name?
- Category: Wills and Estates
- Subcategory: Probate
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
A check for the deceased's account can be made payable to the estate or to the personal representative in their official capacity, such as Mary Doe, Executor of John Doe's estate. It should not be made out to the personal representative as an individual, like just Mary Doe.
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