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About Anthony S. Park
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New York wills, probate, and estate planning.<br>
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"Wills" includes advice and preparation of the following documents: wills, powers of attorney, living wills, healthcare proxies, burial instructions, and other supporting documents.<br>
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"Probate" includes the following Surrogate's Court proceedings: probate, intestate administration, small estate administration, and most other proceedings.<br>
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"Estate Planning" includes planning for the following areas: asset protection, estate tax, income tax, charitable giving, and other wealth planning issues.<br>
Experience
<b>Experience:</b> Anthony Park is an attorney with an active Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning practice located in midtown Manhattan.
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You are here: Experts > Money > Wills/Estate Planning > Trusts & Estates Law > check made payable to the estate of
Expert: Anthony S. Park
Date: 5/7/2008
Subject: check made payable to the estate of
Question
Do you have to deposit a check made payable to "the estate of Jane Doe" into an estate account or can you cash it or deposit it into a joint account that the deceased was a co-owner of?
Answer
Amy: Yes, in most states, you must open an estate account to deposit the check, which typically requires (i) a death certificate, (ii) court-certified proof of executorship/administration, and (iii) a tax ID number for the estate (go to IRS.gov to apply online for an Employer Identification Number).
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