If my husband passed away and didn’t have a beneficiary on his bank account or safe deposit box, how can I file something myself to get it released to me?
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If my husband passed away and didn’t have a beneficiary on his bank account or safe deposit box, how can I file something myself to get it released to me?
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Asked on October 2, 2012 under Estate Planning, Nevada
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You will need to present a death certificate and also your marriage certificate, proof of continued marriage and possible shared utilities. The bank may require probate because you were not listed as a joint holder or as a beneficiary. You need to first check with the bank and then before filing probate, check with your state regulators to see if there would be any other methods in your state to obtain the funds without a probate action.
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