QUESTION

Can the executor of the estate close a checking account

Asked on Aug 30th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - Texas
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Executor (who is the account owner) has removed an account signer from an account that handles revenue that is part of the estate.
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Wills Attorney serving Austin, TX
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The executor's job includes opening a new bank account for the estate and transferring to it all money in the estate, including money in a bank account held by the deceased.  If the deceased owned 100% of that bank account, the bank account would then be closed.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2020 at 5:33 AM

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