Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

if I am a signatory on a checking account but not a joint owner of account, can I access account after owner dies


Asked on 11/21/10, 3:59 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

No.

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Answered on 11/26/10, 4:02 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

You no longer would be operating for the benefit of the account's owner. Turn over the check book to the decedent's administrator/executor. He or she will take care of the account from then on.

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Answered on 11/26/10, 5:00 pm


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