My husband passed 6 months ago, the mortgage from Wells Fargo was only in his name because of a bankruptcy I had several years ago. I waited for the first XXXX taxes to be paid and decided to pay off the home with the life insurance money. They sent the escrow check in his name the the bank Wells Fargo would not let me deposit it. We left his name on the account for any checks that came in his name. They started communication with the mortgage company and they asked for the death certificate and one was sent. They then sent a letter to my deceased husband telling him they could not sent the check to me. They then asked for a letter from the banker, that was sent, again they would not comply. They then asked for a copy of the will, again sent along with another death certificate, they stated that was not good enough. My lawyer then sent a letter stating that this was the only will and my husband was struck with a XXXX and that opening an estate account for just this would be a hardship to please return the escrow. Again they stated they now want a letter from the local court house. They will not even allow me to send the bill for the final tax of the year and pay it instead of sending me the money. Pennsylvania does not require an estate be set up if passing from spouse to spouse, this is the ONLY company giving me a hard time. I also now think I am entitled to interest on this money since they want to play this game with me. I have complied with every request they have asked for. I just want to pay my taxes with money that is rightfully mine. 
