Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

Re: Joint Accounts

If the account was opened as a joint account in the names of your aunt and your aunt's brother, both your aunt and your aunt's brother are equally entitled to the money. In the absence of an agreement between your aunt and her brother or some other restriction on the funds, he would have the right to the money, as much as she would. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or consult my attorney profile.

Re: Joint Accounts

Additionally, upon your aunt's death, the remaining money would go directly to her brother and not be included as part of her estate. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or consult my attorney profile.

Re: Joint Accounts

YES, unless it can proved by clear and convincing evidence that it was a convenience account. The presumption is that it is the surviving owners account.