If my mother recently died and I was on her bank account with her, can my siblings sue me to get her money?
Question Details: My grandmother legally adopted me when I was born from my mother (her daughter). My mom/grandmother and I had a joint bank account (it is now individual since she has passed away last month). My aunts/uncles (her children) are threatening to sue me for her money. She had no Will, etc. Amount she had was 35K. With burial expenses and bills it is now 19K. Are they able to sue me even though it was joint with rights of survivorship? What do I do?
I am so sorry for your loss and for the troubles that have arisen as a result. It sounds as if you and your "mom" were very close and that you took care of her when she needed help. If the funds are in a joint account with rights of survivorship then they passed to you upon her death and they are yours alone. I am sorry that your family is doing this. Anyone can sue but they should not succeed should they try. Good luck.
