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   Eric Rothstein

   New York Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered December 27, 2012 05:28. I think checks become stale after 6 months. Call the bank and ask to be sure. Also ask if they allow you to endorse it over to someone else.

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   Jeffrey GoldPro

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   Answered December 27, 2012 18:36. I think my colleagues are correct that most checks become stale after 6 months, but the rules that apply to standard checks do not apply to cashier's checks. Cashier's checks do not become stale, but after a period of years, the funds in the bank being held to pay the check, escheats to the state. Each bank handles this differently, and if you plan on holding a cashiers check for an extended period of time, you should notify the bank manager of your former branch. You should also make copies of that cashiers check and keep them in safe places in case the original is lost. If the check starts to become worn, consider having the bank issue a new one.

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   Michael SiegelPro

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   Answered December 29, 2012 11:40. You can bring it to the bank and get cash for it, if you are worried about it becoming stale.

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   Seyed KazerounianPro

   Santa Ana Litigation Lawyer

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   Answered December 27, 2012 07:41. I agree with counsel. Checks are usually good for 6 months. To be sure all the bank

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