Yes. Think of a properly formed joint bank account as an account that each person owns in its entirety. If one dies their interest in the account disappears and the Survivor is the sole owner.
No. Actually, it depends on how the account is titled. If it is a Joint OR account, than yes, one person or the other can close it without the other. If it is a Joint AND account than both need to be present to close the account.
Yes. As a joint owner of the account you have as much right to the account as the other joint owner.
No. They can only go after the assets of the person that is being sued. If you have a joint account with that person that is part of the other person's assets. Any account that is just in your name is safe as you are not the person being sued.
Generally, a joint account is a non-probate asset that passes to the surviving co-owner bypassing probate. Generally, it is not considered part of a decedent's estate.If an account is described as joint but with no survivorship rights then the funds would become part of the primary holder's estate rather than automatically passing to the other joint owner. That type of account is generally set up for purposes of convenience to allow one person to pay bills and do the banking for another person.
In Indiana, when one person dies, their share of the joint checking account typically passes to the surviving account holder. This is because joint accounts have a right of survivorship, meaning that the surviving account holder automatically becomes the sole owner of the funds. However, it is always advisable to consult with a legal professional or the bank to ensure a proper understanding of the specific situation and any necessary legal steps.
ALL OF IT. BOTH DEPOSITORS CAAN REMOVE ALL
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No, they cannot.
A joint bank account is something that is owned/controlled by more than one person. So, to divide a joint bank account, the joint account holders have to come to an agreement as to who will be the sole owner of the account. Then, they must visit the bank and submit a written request. The bank will change the account to a single owned account after receiving the No Objection Letter from the other holders of the account.
yes. A joint account simply allows the creditor to collect from either party. If you file a chapter 7 without the other other person, your liability on the debt will be discharged. Your discharge has no effect on the other person's liability for the debt.
yes they do
The bank must be notified so they can place appropriate notes on the account and take whatever other action is necessary. The funds belong to the other joint owner who may continue to use the account as usual.