Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

My sister has passed away and I am the executrix of her estate. Her checking account is POD to me. Does this money have to go through probate?


Asked on 1/01/10, 6:48 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law

An account that is POD does not need to go through probate. You can take a copy of her death certificate to the bank and have the account transferred to you.

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Answered on 1/06/10, 7:20 pm
Anthony Rifici Rifici Law Office

No, it does not go through probate and attorney Schmitz has explained how to have the account transferred to your name. In addition, I would add that the funds in the account are yours and are not liable for payment of estate debts.

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Answered on 1/07/10, 7:17 am


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