Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Connecticut
Bank account of deceased
What is the law in Connecticut for when a person dies and their spouse did not recieve power of attorney before they died, but wants to empty and close the bank account of the deceased?
Asked on 5/06/08, 8:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan
Heffernan Legal Group, LLP
Re: Bank account of deceased
No power of attorney doesn't matter - a POA is cancelled at death. If the total assets, including the bank acct are worth less than $20,000, there's a simplified way to deal with the estate. If it's more than 20K you'd have to open a full probate estate. Either way, though, you have to go through the probate court.
Answered on 5/07/08, 12:57 pm
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