Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Mothers bank account
My mother passed away Jan 1, 2001. She left a bank account with about $1600.00 in it without a beneficiary on the account. We need to know how to get the bank to release the funds. She has a very small life insurance policy with all six of us children listed as beneficiaries and have taken steps to claim those funds. Thank you for your help.
Asked on 5/21/01, 3:38 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Shabel
Law Offices of Scott Lee Shabel
Re: Mothers bank account
Ask the bank for a Probate Code Section 13100 Affidavit. That should do the trick. If you would like to know more, please feel free to visit our website.
Answered on 6/22/01, 1:14 pm
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: Mothers bank account
There is a simple affidavit you need to fill out. If the bank cannot provide you with a form they use any lawyer can write one up for you for about $25
Answered on 6/25/01, 3:10 pm