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Any restrictions on signing a check over to a third party?

In the US : Can I endorse a payout check from an IRA (from a well known institution) to another person? The check will be large, over $10,000. He would deposit it in his bank.
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Is it possible to deposit or cash this check?

I have a check made out to 3 people, with "and" separating our names. I managed to get all 3 to endorse said check but the bank won't allow me to deposit it without everyone present which just isn't ...
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Do typical consumer banks accept negotiated instruments

As a matter of risk, would a typical consumer bank in the USA accept a check (or other negotiable instrument) which has been endorsed to a payee not originally listed on the instrument? As I ...
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Are there special endorsement requirements for US Government checks to two parties?

At a bank where I have a checking account in my name only, I regularly cash a dividend check made out to my wife AND me. My wife endorses the check at home and then I stroll down to the bank and add ...
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Bank won't allow son to deposit a VA check payable to his mother into an account that he is on with her without her endorsement

This is a very unusual situation, but I've encountered it several times with this one particular bank that my husband and his parents have a joint checking account with. We did all his parents' ...
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Checks made out to multiple parties with 'and'. How can I deposit it with one signature?

I am receiving payments from a lawsuit in my favor, with three other plaintiffs. The payments we are receiving are personal checks, made out to all off the plaintiffs with 'and' joining the names. ...
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Cashing a joint check

My girlfriend (over 18) is estranged from her parents, but recently discovered money in her name in the form of stocks. She sold the stocks, but the company that handled the transaction sent a check ...
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How do I sign over a check made out to two people?

I just received my security deposit refund for last year's apartment, and it's made out to both me and my roommate. Unfortunately we are now living far away from each other. The check is made out to "...
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