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Can Attorney Deposit Estate Check into Escrow?

Question: 
An attorney who represents the personal rep of an estate wants to deposit a check payable to the estate into his escrow (Attorney) account. is that permissible?
Answer: 

No, it is not permissible. The check is not payable to the attorney; his endorsement means nothing.

First published on BankersOnline.com 4/30/12

First published on 04/30/2012

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