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They could not refuse in any US state where same-sex marriage is legal, nor in any state where discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is illegal.
Banks are a business that makes money when people use their services. They do not usually refuse to open accounts for people, unless there is a problematic credit history. In general, any two people can open a joint account together.
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Is it illegal to remove your spouse from joint checking account?
No. it is not mandatory to have a joint account with your spouse. If you feel, you no longer wish to have your spouse in your joint account, you can let them know and then contact the bank to remove their name from the accounts joint holders list.
Is bank account joint if spouse not named on account?
No
Is a spouse entitled to a bank account if not on the account?
A spouse may open as many bank accounts as they wish. If, on the other hand, you are referring to a joint account; then there will have to be paperwork filled out adding the spouse to the account and thus creating a joint account. This requires the agreement and signature of the original account holder.
When a spouse who is a primary bank account holder dies would the other spouse who is the joint account owner have to closed the account?
When a spouse who is the primary bank account holder dies, the joint account typically remains accessible to the surviving spouse without needing to close it immediately. The surviving spouse can continue to use the account, but it's advisable to inform the bank of the primary account holder's death. Depending on the bank's policies and local laws, the account may eventually need to be updated to reflect the surviving spouse as the sole owner or closed if a new account is opened.
When adding your spouse to bank account does it have to be a joint account or can they just have a card and other access?
It depends on the type of account - and the bank. If you're simply wanting the spouse to be able to spend money that's in the account - they can be added as an additional card holder. Alternatively - if you want the spouse to have equal control of the account (changing credit limits for example) - then it's better to have the account in joint names.
Could Spouse take all money out of Joint checking account?
yes
Is a wife who is not a joint account holder responsible for her husband's credit card debt in Illinois?
Illinois is not a community property state, therefore a spouse who is not a joint account holder is not responsible for the credit card debt of the other spouse.
Is a spouse responsible for debt incurred before the marriage?
No, not directly. Indirectly the non debtor spouse may find that he or she has a shared joint account levied or joint property encumbered by a judgment against the debtor spouse.
Is there any letter format for adding spouse name as joint account?
no, you must go to a branch to have someone added to an account as a joint account holder adn their idetity must be identified first
When your mother dies does her common law spouse have rights to her personal bank account?
Only if it is a joint account or payable on death to the "common law spouse". If it is a sole account in your mother's name then it is a part of her estate.
In Ohio does a spouse assume partners debt that was incurred before the marriage?
No. Although the spouse can be affected by the outstanding debt when applying for joint credit or if a joint bank account is levied by a judgment creditor.
Is it forgery if a spouse writes a check out of a single account?
It depends: a. No - If the spouse writes a check out of a single account held by the person writing the check b. Yes - If the spouse writes a check out of a single account that is held by their spouse and the person writing the check is not a joint owner of the account. To be simple: Writing a check from an account that is not held by the person writing the check is a crime.
