Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Probate

Does a will have to be probated in order to disburse funds from the decease's bank account to the heirs when one of the heirs is on the account and there are no disputes between heirs and no other property owned by the deceased?


Asked on 10/10/08, 6:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Probate

If it is a survivorship account, the heir that is on the account can distribute. If not, see if the bank will accept an affidavit of heirship.

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Answered on 10/11/08, 8:07 am

Re: Probate

what do you mean by "on the account"? Is it a joint account, POD or ?

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Answered on 10/10/08, 6:51 pm


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