Legal Question in Banking Law in New Jersey

if a grandmother wants to put an adult grandchild on a savings or checking account which is the best way especially if she passes on? this is in nj


Asked on 10/07/10, 12:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

The best way is for her to go to her bank and ask for a "Payable on Death" form, usually called a "POD." She fills out that form with the information requested and the names of her first and successor beneficiaries, files it with the bank, keeps a copy, and the deal is done. Upon her passing all money in the account will be delivered to her beneficiary(s) upon presentation of a certified copy of her death certificate. Yes, it's that easy.

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Answered on 11/26/10, 8:04 am


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