If I have 2 bank accounts with my late father that are not a part of his living trust, do those accounts become part of the trustor did he have to add them before death?
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If I have 2 bank accounts with my late father that are not a part of his living trust, do those accounts become part of the trustor did he have to add them before death?
Asked on September 30, 2012 under Estate Planning, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your name is on one of both of those bank accounts that you have written about with your father and the accounts do not state they are part of your late father's living trust, then such accounts most likely are yours by operation of law. I suggest that you consult with a Wills and trust attorney to go over the language on the accounts to be sure.
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