Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
bank accounts
If a married couple has a joint bank account and one dies is the account frozen until the estate is settled?
Asked on 1/16/07, 11:20 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: bank accounts
Not if it is a pay on death or a survivorship account. Have the survivor check with the bank.
Answered on 1/16/07, 11:54 am
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Re: bank accounts
No, such accounts are not frozen.
Answered on 1/16/07, 12:08 pm
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