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Parent passed away recently. They didn't leave any will. Didn't have any assets whatsoever. Was indigent, living in a V.A. hospital for many many yrs. Alcohol was drug of choice. Parent was not married. Parent had 2 grown children, who are next of kin. Children found that parent had 2 saving accounts. One worth $8.00 and another worth$7,000. Can the children use the death certificate to close the accounts and claim the money? What would be the process in this matter if the death certificate can't be used for that purpose. The person didn't have a pot to pee in. Only had a small monthly pension from military.
V.A. mentioned that there was a $300 dollar death benefit to be collected, what's that about? Do they go to the Social Security office? or where, or what... to inform them of their demise. The 2 children want to get this matter solved and behind them.
Thankx for any advice given..
Parent passed away recently. They didn't leave any will. Didn't have any assets whatsoever. Was indigent, living in a V.A. hospital for many many yrs. Alcohol was drug of choice. Parent was not married. Parent had 2 grown children, who are next of kin. Children found that parent had 2 saving accounts. One worth $8.00 and another worth$7,000. Can the children use the death certificate to close the accounts and claim the money? What would be the process in this matter if the death certificate can't be used for that purpose. The person didn't have a pot to pee in. Only had a small monthly pension from military.
V.A. mentioned that there was a $300 dollar death benefit to be collected, what's that about? Do they go to the Social Security office? or where, or what... to inform them of their demise. The 2 children want to get this matter solved and behind them.
Thankx for any advice given..