How do you list survivors in an obituary examples?
In general, you list the closest members of the family first. Start with the spouse. Next, list children in the order they were born as well as any of their spouses. Here is where you might include ex-partners, especially if they had children with the deceased.
What happens to a joint account with a deceased parent?
The surviving co-owner can take full ownership of the account when the other account holder dies simply by presenting the deceased owner’s original death certificate to the financial institution. 4 5 Check with your financial institution to find out if your joint account carries automatic rights of survivorship.
Do you have a joint account with your mother?
You would have to consult with a PA attorney experienced with the Multiple-Party Account statute in GA, but it would appear that the answer to your question depends upon: (1) what type of “joint account” you had with your mother; and perhaps (2) who contributed the funds to the account before your mother died…
Who are the beneficiaries of my mother’s estate?
Assets titled jointly with another person or assets with beneficiaries designated pass either to the surviving joint tenant or beneficiary. You statement that your mom had accounts titled in her own name with your sister on them makes no sense, unless you meant to say that your sister was designated as beneficiary.
What happens to my sister’s bank account if my mother dies?
Likewise, if the bank accounts have payable on death provisions to your sister, those accounts will pass to her. You need to find out whether your mother had a will and what it says.
The surviving co-owner can take full ownership of the account when the other account holder dies simply by presenting the deceased owner’s original death certificate to the financial institution. 4 5 Check with your financial institution to find out if your joint account carries automatic rights of survivorship.
You would have to consult with a PA attorney experienced with the Multiple-Party Account statute in GA, but it would appear that the answer to your question depends upon: (1) what type of “joint account” you had with your mother; and perhaps (2) who contributed the funds to the account before your mother died…
Do you have a right of survivorship on a joint account?
Most accounts carry automatic rights of survivorship, but it’s a good idea to check with your financial institution to ensure that this is the case for your joint account. You may have to sign additional documents to indicate that this is what you want.
Where did my mother live when she died?
This answer is not intended to provide you with specific legal advice regarding your situation, or to create any attorney-client relationship. I am going to assume your mother lived in Georgia, since that’s where your question is from. If she lived in another state, then you should consult someone licensed…