Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Connecticut

Re: Bank Account

The marriage certificate is not relevant.

You can only have the account changed to your name with a death certificate if it's the type of account that has a beneficiary on it and the beneficiary is you.

Re: Bank Account

Attorney Subbloie is correct, if and only if, you were a named beneficiary on the account can you have the account changed over to your name.

Whether he had interests in any other accounts or real estate as well, or just the one bank account, you will need to open an estate with the probate court. This is to ensure all his assets are transferred correctly, and all taxes, if any, are properly paid for. Most probate courts will be extremely helpful if you call the clerk and explain the situation. Of course you could always contact an attorney to discuss the situation further.

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