Endorsing Deceaseds Check California

Summary

To endorse a check made out to you and your deceased father in California, you may need to follow probate procedures or use a small estate affidavit if the estate is under $166,250. Contact the Superior Court in your county for specific instructions. Consulting with an attorney is recommended for personalized advice.

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I need to get legal authority to endorse a check made out to myself and my deceased father
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Kim. Can you please tell me which state you are located in?
I'm in California
In California, you can obtain legal authority to endorse a check made out to yourself and your deceased father by following these steps:

*. Determine if the check is a small estate affidavit. If the total value of your father's estate is less than $*,*, you may be able to use a small estate affidavit to claim the funds.

*. If the check is not eligible for a small estate affidavit, you will need to go through the probate process. This involves filing a petition with the probate court in the county where your father resided at the time of his death.

*. Contact the Superior Court in your county for specific instructions on filing a probate petition. Here is the contact information for the Superior Court in Los Angeles County, California:

- Los Angeles Superior Court
- Website: www.lacourt.org
- Phone: (*) *-*

Please note that this is general information and it is recommended to consult with an attorney for personalized advice based on your specific situation.
This has nothing to do with estate it is a check from dealership regarding a car we had but because he was original owner and this is a long law case he according to them needs to be named on check and I need to be able to legally endorse and sign for release of check
I apologize for the confusion, Kim. To clarify, you are trying to endorse a check from a dealership regarding a car that you and your deceased father had. The dealership is stating that your father needs to be named on the check. Is that correct?
I am in Rancho Cucamonga California which is San Bernardino county
Thank you for clarifying, Kim. In California, the process for endorsing a check from a dealership regarding a car that you and your deceased father had may vary depending on the specific circumstances. It is recommended to consult with an attorney for personalized advice based on your situation.