If my boyfriend and I had a joint checking account and he commited suicide, what are my rights in regards to the checking account?

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Asked on 2/13/2013 under: Wills, Trusts, Probate Wisconsin More Legal Topics ▼All States ▼

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If the checking account is held in joint tenancy, then you have a right of surviivorship upon his death to the balance of the account and can write a check out for the balance to yourself.

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