Am I eligible to collect monies from a class action lawsuit that my late father was involved in before his death?
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Am I eligible to collect monies from a class action lawsuit that my late father was involved in before his death?
The claims are just now being processed. Can a collection be made on behalf of his estate?
Asked on January 22, 2014 under Estate Planning, Louisiana
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Sorry to hear about your father.
Yes, you can receive the amount he would have received from the class action lawsuit. See the postcard or other notice that came in your father's mail to contact the administrator or law firm handling this matter. Some of these places don't require any additional information for you or the estate to receive the funds; others may require additional documentation such as a death certificate. Whether or not additional documentation is required for you to receive your father's share varies from case to case.
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