What happens if you do not sign nd return an estate receipt?
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What happens if you do not sign nd return an estate receipt?
I received a check for being in my aunt’s Will. I now received an estate receipt form to sign and return. What if I do not sign, can they force me or take me to court?
Asked on April 2, 2012 under Estate Planning, Wisconsin
Answers:
Steven Fromm / Steven J Fromm & Associates, P.C.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you cash the check you need to sign the form. This is standard procedure in estate administration and you would be well served to follow the rules to avoid any hassles.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The prupose of the form is to prove that those that are to receive finds from the estate - as ebenficiaries, creditors, etc., - have in fact done so. The form is required by the Probate courts and if you do not sign it the Personal Representative of the estate can indeed come after you to force a signature. If ther are other ramifications - like being held in contempt of court if you refuse - is unclear to me but I would not be surprised if the court can act against you. Why take the chance.
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