Legal Question in Elder Law in Texas

Death of Parent

My wife's mother just died. She (my wife) is listed on her mother's account. Should she take money from the account to pay her mother's final expenses before the bank freezes the account or NOT?


Asked on 6/10/07, 10:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Johm Smith tom's

Re: Death of Parent

If they are both listed on the account with "or" between the names, then the money belongs to your wife not. Just ask the bank how their policies work.

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Answered on 6/10/07, 10:35 pm


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