Nobody has the rights to her account I am her grandaughter and she only had 1 child (my dad) who can we call to help figure this all out?
2006-10-31 06:26:54 · 5 answers · asked by calieyecandy 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Your dad may be able to do it if he has a copy of the death certificate and record of the relationship. Otherwise, your father or yourself will likely have to be appointed executor of her estate by a court, for which you will have to file a petition (although I know that may not work for you if you have a quick need for the money in her account, but you could be reimbursed for that).
2006-10-31 06:32:19 · answer #1 · answered by straightup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're going to have a mess on your hands here. As mentioned, try legal aid. You may have to take out a loan for opening/closing the gravesite (the cemetary tends to want cash or a certified check, but MAY take a credit card---ask). Can the undertaker front up any of the money for the expenses?
This may sound really vulture-like, but it may have to be done----if there's an insurance policy on your grandma (may she have eternal peace), can you get the company to pay it off in a hurry, or borrow against it (ask the bank if you can use it as collateral)?
You might also ask the undertaker for suggestions or help on what to do---sure that you're not the first, or last, to have to face this...
I'm sorry you have to go through this at the present time. May the Eternal give you strength and healing.
2006-10-31 14:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by samiracat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to start with you will need a certified copy of her death certificate, before the bank will even consider turning the money over to you, also a power of attorney or a will from her will help.
any reputable funeral service will understand that the money is not always there immediately and will work with you and may even offer you a payment plan to pay them, some may even offer 60 days same as cash, if you dont ask them you will never know
2006-10-31 14:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by english_man_knoxville 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did she leave a will? If not your state will have laws in place, ours allow a death certificate taken to bank by next of kin. It takes 30 days though unless your name was on account. It is important to plan ahead & get power of attorney, names on accounts & etc.
Call clerk of court - she has your answer.
2006-10-31 14:34:10 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the legal aide in your area! They should be able to tell you the steps to take, to get this problem solved!
2006-10-31 14:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Child of God 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋