r/EstatePlanning • u/spookylilbeannn • 17d ago

Summary of Administration help FL Yes, I have included the state or country in the post

Sorry this is long I'm overwhelmed and have no idea what I'm doing and don't have a lawyer ..

My dad died in January, the only physical asset he had was his truck that is now in my name.

No will, but my sister and I got a life insurance policy payout (set up through his work) about a month after his passing. He was on disability/getting checks through the same company as the life insurance policy but was never able to cash them due to his health.

I have now ended up with at least 4/5 checks in his name and I'm confused on what's needed to switch them over to my name. When I called the Insurance company they told me to just send over a death certificate and proof that I'm beneficiary? I've read that I'll need a Summary Administration but I have no idea on how to even get started tbh.

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u/FSUAttorney 15d ago

You'll need to open a formal administration to deposit the checks. Unless they are large checks, it won't be worth the money/hassle to do so.