Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in District of Columbia
Checking and Money Market Accounts
My sister's name is on my mother's checking and money market accounts. In addition to my sister, I also have a brother. If my mother passes away without a will, would my sister be entitled to all of my mother's money?
Asked on 7/02/08, 3:40 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Checking and Money Market Accounts
As the surviving joint account holder, your sister would become the sole owner of whatever funds were
in these accounts after the passing of your mother.
Answered on 7/02/08, 7:57 am
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