[WSBAPT] probate and bankruptcy

[Mark Anderson]

If I were handling this, I would probably give the bankruptcy trustee a call to establish a dialogue about timing and the possibility/probability of future distributions.  In the meantime, I would keep the estate open.

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Anna Van Pelt
Sent: 03/24/2025 4:18 PM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] probate and bankruptcy

Good afternoon,

I have a probate where the only thing keeping it open is the possibility that the decedent will receive a third distribution from the bankruptcy of a large company. The bankruptcy is going on 3 years. Decedent died almost 2 years ago now. I know nothing about bankruptcy, so I'm wondering whether/when it's safe to assume no further distributions will be made. The last distribution was in the name of the decedent, and the company could not/would not reissue the check in the name of the surviving spouse. Frankly, it was lucky that we hadn't closed the account just before the check arrived - we were supposed to but for my vacation plans and the PR/surviving spouse's vacation plans. Has anyone been in this situation?

Thanks,
Anna Van Pelt

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