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death and bank acccount

wife died. she had a bank account in her name only. how do I obtain the funds?

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Posted on / May 21, 2008 15:33:00

Re: death and bank acccount

Your wife's property passes under the terms of her Will, or if no Will, then by state law to her heirs. If the total amount is under $100,000, a small estate affidavit may be able to be used; if over $100,000 then her estate must go through probate.

Anonymous
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Posted on / May 21, 2008 15:33:00

Re: death and bank acccount

Your wife's property passes under the terms of her Will, or if no Will, then by state law to her heirs. If the total amount is under $100,000, a small estate affidavit may be able to be used; if over $100,000 then her estate must go through probate.

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