Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Banking acount

A divorced man dies. His ex wife is still on the account, as originally done when they opened it, while they were married. Who legally owns this account?


Asked on 2/24/07, 3:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Jenkins Jenkins Law Center PLC

Re: Banking acount

This is an Ohio law question, and as much a question of family law as estate law. If the divorce decree touches on this issue, it will govern. If Ohio law has a law that automatically severs joint tenancy, it may apply. Or perhaps the decedent intended to keep the ex on the account for survivorship.

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Answered on 2/24/07, 10:06 am


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