Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington
deceased father money
at the time of my fathers passing I believe he had a joint bank account in his and my name. how do I find the bank if the location is unknown and the executor to his estate will not for go that info.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: deceased father money
A bank account is typically a payable on death account, so you will now take the balance in the account if you are the person he designated when he opened the account.
IF there is a probate open, serve the executor with a subpoena and notice of deposition requiring the information.
The executor won't have a choice, and you are entitled to know. Also, a POD account is not an estate asset, doesn't go through probate, and you are arguably entitled to the information and the funds with no further ado.
An attorney can help you with this. Local is best.
Sorry about your father. Hope this helps.
Elizabeth Powell
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