Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Are IRA funds received by a beneficiary following the account holder's death attachable to satisfy the decedent's death?
Asked on 9/19/11, 10:47 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
I assume you mean decedent's debts, not death. The answer is, it depends. If the account is truly a JTROS account, then no. If it is just a pay on death, then quite possibly.
Answered on 9/19/11, 2:28 pm