If my grandmother passed away and left 2 bank accounts which are jointly owned with her daugher. are other siblings entitled to any of it?
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If my grandmother passed away and left 2 bank accounts which are jointly owned with her daugher. are other siblings entitled to any of it?
Asked on August 11, 2012 under Estate Planning, Wisconsin
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Generally speaking, when bank accounts are held jointly between parties when one party dies the other party inherits the money automatically. So if that is how they held the money then no, the other siblings may not be entitled to a portion. Good luck.
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