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MOTIF997

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If you have a joint savings account with a party that dies,do you have a right to the funds in the account?

I have a relative that recently passed away, this account was established over 25 years ago, now other family members are staking claim. What are my legal rights ?

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Answer 1 / 2 - Submitted 340 days ago...

knort4

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The money is yours and should NOT go into probate. It is yours under the concept of right of survivorship and you should be asking the bank to issue a check to only YOU as payee, right now.

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Answer 2 / 2 - Submitted 337 days ago...

Queen2

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You must present the original copy of the death certificate and your I.D. to the Bank.

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