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Bereavement

Easterncedar

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1. Sorry you are going through this.

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Sun Jun 28, 2026, 07:35 AM

21 hrs ago

Your father’s executor or I think a probate court might have initiated the contact. I am afraid that having his name on your account might support a claim of ownership (maybe half ownership?) of the remaining funds by his heirs. It’s good you removed most of your money. Can you talk to the bank?

Please take care of yourself.

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A week ago Friday I found out my father was dead. I've been estranged from my family since 2013. [View all] HeartsCanHope 22 hrs ago OP

Sorry you are going through this. Easterncedar 21 hrs ago #1

Will call the bank on Monday morning. I'm interested to see who sent the request. HeartsCanHope 21 hrs ago #3

Just call the county vital statistics dept & ask how to get death certificate SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #2

Thank you. Can I call the local county vital statistics office, or do I call his county's office? HeartsCanHope 21 hrs ago #4

Excellent! SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #5

Thanks again, SheltieLover! HeartsCanHope 17 hrs ago #6

Yw, Hearts! SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #7