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A Co-owner on a checking account is someone who has full access to the funds. They are able to deposit and withdraw money from the account, write checks on the account and disperse them. A benefit to having a co-owner on an account is the ability for more than a single person to access the account if, god forbid, the other co-owner becomes sick or dies. A huge drawback is that the co-owner may abuse the account and legally be able to use all of the funds. If a married couple becomes separated or divorced it is encouraged they close their joint account and reopen separate ones.
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Can you kick your co owner from your checking account?
yes but you will get fired
Can a co-owner on a checking account be liable for using money from an estate not settled?
Yes, the co-owner would be legally liable for using money in the account from an estate that was not settled.
When a parent and child have a joint checking and the parent dies does the child receive the money?
Depends how the account was set up (Joint Tentancy with Survivorship Rights, Grantors Trust, under the UGMA, etc.) The generic answer is no, it would not be treated as income. The money in the account would be included in the decedants estate and be distributed through either Trust or Probate as a qualifying gift.
My dads sister is on his checking account but not on the will which is to be divided between the kids. can she legally take the money for herself even if the will say to divide between the kids?
It depends on how the checking account is held. If the account is a custodial account it will pass according to the will, then she cannot take the money. However, if this is a joint checking account, in the eyes of the bank she is a co-owner and is legally permitted to take the money.
What is the owner of the checking account called?
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Can you be liable for debt if someone adds you to their checking account?
If you are added as a joint owner on someone's checking account, you may have some responsibility for any debts or liabilities associated with that account. It depends on the terms and conditions of the account and the agreement you have with the other account owner. It's important to carefully consider the implications and potential risks before agreeing to be added to someone else's checking account.
Is there a difference between a signer on a checking account and an owner of the account?
Yes, there is a difference between a signer on a checking account and an owner of the account. The owner of the account has legal ownership and control over the funds, while a signer is granted the authority to conduct transactions on behalf of the owner. The owner can open or close the account, make changes to account details, and has ultimate control over the funds. Signers, on the other hand, have limited authority to write checks or make withdrawals, but they do not have legal ownership or control over the account.
What is kept on record at the bank in order to identify you as the owner of your checking account?
Signature card.
Do I as a joint person on a checking account have the right to the check book One of the owners of this account has another person with power of attorney handling the account?
Yes. As a joint owner of the account you have as much right to the account as the other joint owner.
Can a minor child open a checking account without a co signer in the state of Ohio?
Yes they can
Is it a US checking account or an US checking account?
A US checking Account
Member of joint account does what happens for survivorship?
When a joint owner dies their interest passes automatically to the surviving owner. The survivor is the sole owner of the account and can close it or make changes. For example the survivor can take the decedent's name off the new checks for the checking account.
