What to do if the court has appointed me personal representative of my late father's estate?
Question Details: His assets are held in a guardianship account established 8 years ago due to him being an incapacitated adult. I have presented the death certificate and letters testermentary to the bank but it refuses to close the account or issued a check made out the his estate. Is it legal for them to refuse and, if not, what recourse do I have?
Victor Waid / Law Office Of Victor Waid
Answered 1 month ago
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The guardianship ended upon death of the person subject to the guardianship. You will need to pettition the court for appointment as administrator of his estate to get a court order to compel the bank to release the moneys to the estate. Letters testamentary are not sufficent. Please get assist of probate coundsel to assist you.
