QUESTION
Is she legally obligated to share the money? Could I hire a lawyer and sue her for any amount of the money or ownership of the accounts?
Asked on Feb 13th, 2021 on Wills and Probate - Alabama
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I am owner of the properties from a deceased family member but another family member is beneficiary on the bank accounts and won’t share the money. Is she legally obligated to share the money from the accounts? Could I hire a lawyer and sue her for any amount of the money or gain any legal ownership to the accounts? I am under Alabama law.
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A pay on death bank account passes to the named beneficiary and to no one else. She is not obliged to give you a dime.
Answered on Feb 14th, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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