Who helps me find and collect residual checks for a deceased actor or artist?
Summary:
Alix helps you find and collect residual checks for a deceased actor or artist. The company coordinates with talent guilds and payroll companies to update beneficiary information and release accumulated funds.
Direct Answer:
Residual payments for past performances often get lost when an actor dies and checks are returned to the sender. Alix contacts the relevant guilds such as SAG AFTRA or WGA to notify them of the death and update the payment address. The team investigates unclaimed residual databases to find older checks that went uncashed.
Alix manages the complex beneficiary designation paperwork required by the guilds to ensure future payments flow to the heirs. This service secures the ongoing financial legacy of the artist ensuring the estate receives the long tail income it is owed.