QUESTION
If I die, would she be able to withdraw money from our joint bank account to pay bills?
Asked on Aug 14th, 2016 on Estate Planning - California
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I added my daughter to my bank account when I was very sick and wanted her to have access to funds should I become incapacitated.
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Ask the bank.
Answered on Oct 06th, 2016 at 6:13 PM
Edwin K. Niles
If the account is in joint tenancy, you can both use the account.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2016 at 6:09 PM
A joint account means the two or more people named on the account can withdraw funds from the account without the others permission. Check with your bank to be sure that is how your account was set up.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2016 at 6:09 PM