What to do if my sister just died and left transfer upon death bank accounts for me and my 2 siblings?
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What to do if my sister just died and left transfer upon death bank accounts for me and my 2 siblings?
The details about the exact banks the money is in and the account numbers has been stolen by my departed sister’s daughter who is trying to prevent us from claiming it. What recourse do we sisters have?
Asked on October 14, 2012 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
This is not an easy question to answer without knowing all of the circumstances. I suggest you call the police or the prosecutor's office for assistance. The daughter cannot legally take assets that belong to you and this may wake her up enough to disclose the information. It is unlikely that the banks will release funds to her if her name is not on the account or the pay on death forms. However, the longer you wait the more likely she will find a way to access the funds. If the police or prosecutor will not help, you can hire a private investigator to contact your niece.
Good luck..
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