What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MN
I received a check from The National Mortgage Settlement in June because I lost my house to foreclosure. When I received the check it had my deceased ex-husbands name on it as well as mine (even though I sent in copy of his death certificate so that this would not happen). I called them and they said they had his death certificate on file and to send back the voided check and they would reissue me a new one with just my name. So I did just that. 9 weeks later no check. I have called 3 times, the last time I called they told me I needed to show proof that I had authorization to his money, like a will (which he didn't have). I have a child with him and both my daughter and myself receive his survivor benefits, is that something I can show proof of to get the check? Or how do I show proof that his money should go to me? Could it go to my daughter? I'm just not understanding why if both of our names were on the house and he's deceased why they can't just give it to me or my daughter. Can they just withhold the money like that? I'm just not sure what to do.
I received a check from The National Mortgage Settlement in June because I lost my house to foreclosure. When I received the check it had my deceased ex-husbands name on it as well as mine (even though I sent in copy of his death certificate so that this would not happen). I called them and they said they had his death certificate on file and to send back the voided check and they would reissue me a new one with just my name. So I did just that. 9 weeks later no check. I have called 3 times, the last time I called they told me I needed to show proof that I had authorization to his money, like a will (which he didn't have). I have a child with him and both my daughter and myself receive his survivor benefits, is that something I can show proof of to get the check? Or how do I show proof that his money should go to me? Could it go to my daughter? I'm just not understanding why if both of our names were on the house and he's deceased why they can't just give it to me or my daughter. Can they just withhold the money like that? I'm just not sure what to do.