What You Should Know: 1  Some state taxpayers qualify for free electronic filing. Check out some options the Georgia Department of Revenue recommends and see if you qualify.  If you file paper returns, don't send the forms by certified mail. This slows the processing.
Your bf has to prove that he is the executor to his father's estate before he can cash any checks made payable to his deceased father. You really need to talk to a lawyer about this. You have to have the death certificate and proof that you are the beneficiary.. sign the dads name and under dads name he needs to sign his name.
If the decedent was paid by check: 1  Do not cash checks received for the month that death occurred or for following months. 2  Return the uncashed check(s) or write a check for the payment amount from the estate checking account if the check has already been cashed. 3  Return the payment to the local Social Security office. Check for the listing in the local phone directory or online at www.ssa.gov. The check may be returned by mail. Include a cover letter documenting the date of death, the decedentâs Social Security Number, address, and contact information for the executor.