Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Does a will have to go through probate if all bank accounts are in the name of both the deceased and a living relative?
Asked on 1/24/13, 5:56 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Arnold Nager
Arnold H. Nager, Esquire
Joint accounts pass to the survivor by operation of death and do not pass through the will. Accordingly, probate is not required for such accounts.
Answered on 1/24/13, 6:52 am
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