If I was the POA for my parents, who have now both passed away, how do I become the executor of their estate?
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If I was the POA for my parents, who have now both passed away, how do I become the executor of their estate?
My father’s bank got in contact with me about a little money left in his account. I can’t get this without being the executor of his estate. What steps do I need to take and how much will something like this cost? It’s going on 3 years since my father passed and I was told that the state will take this soon.
Asked on July 14, 2015 under Estate Planning, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. The POA dies with your parents so you would need the ok from the Probate Court to get the money. Most states allow simplified probate through the small estate proceeding. I am giving you a link to the small estate affidavit from Davidson County. While it may not be the county in which you live, it follows state law. I hope that it helps. Good luck.
http://circuitclerk.nashville.gov/probate/forms/formpro_estatesmallestaff.pdf
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