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my mom passed away need information to handle her banking

Asked on Nov 05th, 2013 on Estate Litigation - New Jersey
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I am co named on her bank accounts what do I need besides cert of death for the bank to change her account
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Criminal Law Attorney serving Munhall, PA
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If it truly is a joint account, you can ask the bank, you usually just need a death certificate. You may have to pay inheritance tax on mom's half. Consult with a local NJ lawyer. 
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 1:16 PM

William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900

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