I found an 8 year old check. What to do?

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About 8 years ago, a family member passed away.  I was attending college and using my parents house as my permanent mailing address.

Fast forward to present day.  I returned home from out of state, and my mom hands me a box full of "important papers" that she had collected as it got mailed to her.  In this box, I found an over 8 year old uncashed check from my family member's estate.  Without me knowing, this family member left me about an $4000 inheritance, which I never claimed.

I feel pretty bad about the situation, especially because I never acknowledged the gift to his side of the family.  So, I've got to deal with that.

But, is it still possible to claim this inheritance.  The check says that it is void after a few months.  Should I call the issuing institution to see what they can do?

Anonymous · Answer

Of course you should. The money can't have disappeared. They issuing institution can't claim it as their own. There is usually a law for what to do with unclaimed moneys. Usually they pay it to some government office who keep the capital but steal the interest, and they will give it back to you on your proper application.

Lone Cat · Answer

One of your family has the money.  At some point the estate gets settled.  Since you didn't cash the check, that money got settled with the rest of the estate.

I don't know if they're under any legal obligation to give you the money.

Kathy Miller · Answer

You can bring it to your bank and see if it is any good.  The account has probably been long closed.  If they do accept it don't touch the money for a few months because they can take it back out of your account.

Athena · Answer

You can try but if the person;s estate is settled there is nowhere to draw the check form.

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I found an 8 year old check. What to do?

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