Cashing Insurance Rebate Check

Summary

In Pennsylvania, you can cash a deceased spouses insurance rebate check through a Small Estate Affidavit if the total estate, minus funeral expenses, is $50,000 or less. Fill out the Small Estate Affidavit form, provide a death certificate, and submit it to the local county court. Consult an estate attorney for accurate legal procedures.

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My husband passed away in March we never set up legal stuff incase of either of us passing,I ended up with a rebate from his auto insurance but can't cash the check and I need it to live on.
I'm sorry for your loss, ****. To provide you with the most accurate information, could you please tell me in which state you currently reside?
Pennsylvania
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Pennsylvania, you might be able to cash the check through a Small Estate Affidavit if the total estate is under a certain value. However, it's advisable to consult with an estate attorney to ensure all legal procedures are followed correctly.
Don't have no will or power of attorney for anything we were not expecting this to happen.so I'm stuck with no income the check was $*.*.could really need it to pay bills
I'm sorry for your loss, ****. In Pennsylvania, you can:
- Apply for a Small Estate Affidavit if the total estate, minus funeral expenses, is $*,* or less.
- Consult an estate attorney for the correct legal procedures.
Remember, this is only general guidance. It's always good to get legal advice.
So how do I do that this is all new never been in this situation
To apply for a Small Estate Affidavit in Pennsylvania, you can:
- Fill out the Small Estate Affidavit form.
- You might need to provide a death certificate.
- Submit the form to the local county court.
Please consult a local attorney or the court clerk's office for accurate information.
Ok
It sounds like you're taking the right steps, ****. Remember, it's important to seek local legal guidance to ensure you're following the right procedures. If you need further assistance or have more questions, feel free to ask.