What type of forms are needed for me to handle my deceased son's affairs such as banking?
Full Question:
My son passed away on Oct. 28, 2006 and he did not have a will. His mortgage company will tell me nothing and I can’t close his bank account or cash a $269.00 dollar check sent to his estate without legal papers or a power of attorney. What do I need to do. He has no children or wife. I am his mother.
03/02/2007 |
Category: Wills and Estates |
State: Michigan |
#783
Answer:
Under Michigan statutes, if the estate of the decedent is sufficiently small as defined by §15-12-1203, the personal representative of the decedent may distribute the assets of the estate immediately, without a court filing or additional notice to other parties. After distributing the assets of the estate, the estate may be closed by the filing of a verified closing statement.