Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Two people own a bank account, one dies. Does the estate have the right to reclaim the account?


Asked on 3/10/16, 12:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

This isn't a criminal law question, but in short, if a person isn't on the account as co-owner, or payable on death, then the account must go through probate. If name on the account, then that co-owner has the right to the whole account if they are listed as joint owners.

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Answered on 3/11/16, 6:58 am


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