If my fiancé recently committed suicide and we shared a savings account together, since my name is on this savings account does it still have to be part of his estate?
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If my fiancé recently committed suicide and we shared a savings account together, since my name is on this savings account does it still have to be part of his estate?
His estate is not settled yet as there as many things remaining to be settled. His sister is the executor of his Will. Am I entitled to the full 100% of it or just 50%? This account was not mentioned in the Will either.
Asked on April 24, 2015 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. It is my understanding that under the law in PA ( tht Multiple Part Accounts Act), if the account is held jointly there is a presumption that the amount left after one party dies goes to the other party in full, unless there is evidence showing otherwise (like if he named the account in the Will and gave it to some one else). Please double check with an attorney in the area with the specifics of the account. Good luck.
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