Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Ownership of a bank checking account

A good friend of mine added my name to her checking account before she passed away. The account reads Mary Smith or Jane Doe. My question is does her estate have any claim to the money in the account?


Asked on 7/07/09, 9:17 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

William Nesmith Dunlap & Nesmith, LLC

Re: Ownership of a bank checking account

This is a question of Florida law. You need to do a fresh request and ask a Florida attorney. I'm sure there is a simple answer.

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Answered on 7/08/09, 9:27 am
William Nesmith Dunlap & Nesmith, LLC

Re: Ownership of a bank checking account

This is a question of Florida law. You need to do a fresh request and ask a Florida attorney. I'm sure there is a simple answer.

Read more
Answered on 7/08/09, 9:27 am
William Nesmith Dunlap & Nesmith, LLC

Re: Ownership of a bank checking account

This is a question of Florida law. You need to do a fresh request and ask a Florida attorney. I'm sure there is a simple answer.

Read more
Answered on 7/08/09, 9:27 am


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