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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?
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Can your spouse use your business account to deposit checks with his name on it as long as he has access to the account?
This depends on your bank's policies, however, generally a check must be titled like the account is titled to be deposited into that account or the payee and the account holder must both present the check for deposit to verify they each agree to the deposit.
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.
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.
Can you sue your spouse for writing checks on your own checking account?
Depends on the laws of the state you reside in, but if it is your own personal account, chances are that's forgery. Something to keep in mind is that if your spouses name is on the account in any way, then there is nothing you can do except discuss this problem with your spouse.
Do beneficiaries of an IRA account pay taxes?
Spouse certainly not. Others possibly.
What is a Primary Account Holder?
Primary account holder is the person on whose name the bank account is created in the first place. Ex: Assuming you have a bank account and then once you get married you would include your spouse as a joint account holder. you will be the primary account holder and your spouse would be the secondary holder.
Can an insurance company reveal medical issues of a spouse to the primary holder?
no
Can a credit card company add the name of the spouse to the primary holder's account without consent or authorization holding the spouse unknowingly liable for the primary holder's debt?
Absolutely not. Credit card companies/banks would never consider taking such action. It would constitute fraud and would be a criminal and civil offense. There might be a rare instance where one spouse has signed the other's name to an account w/o their knowledge. If this is an issue it is definitely subject to dispute by the innocent spouse.
Primary card holder deceased with no will spouse joint on house is she responsible for card death?
As long as the couple did not reside in a community property state and the spouse was not a joint account holder the spouse is not responsible. However depending on the probate laws of the resident state, a portion of the deceased's estate may be used to pay outstanding debt(s).
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 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.
If you and a spouse have different health insurance but have never designated one as primary or secondary could this cause problems when you do designate primary or secondary?
If you have insurance through your employer, and you are the policy holder,(the insurance is in your name) this insurance will be primary for you, and your spouses insurance policy will be secondary. The insurance policy thru your spouse's employer, (your spouse is the policy holder, or the insurance is in their name), this would be primary for your spouse, and your policy would be their secondary. Here's the phamplet from Medicare http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/02179.pdf
In Alabama is a surviving spouse responsible for the credit card debt of their deceased spouse?
Alabama is not a community property state, the surviving spouse is not responsible for creditor debt unless he or she was a joint account holder.
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.
Does interest accrue on credit card debt after card holder is deceased?
Interest does not accrue on credit card debt after the card holder is deceased. It can occur however, if the spouse is on the account.
Can a spouse have her name placed on your credit cards as a second card holder with out your authorization Can you be held financially liable for her debts in Florida these were not joint accounts?
Under Florida law a spouse cannot be held liable for debt repayment if the debt was not jointly incurred. The issue concerning the second card holder will need to be taken up with the creditor. If the couple were still legally married at the time, the creditor will probably accept the spouse's right to use the account. In which case the account holder will be held liable for all charges pertaining to the account in question.
Who is covered in a vision insurance?
The primary insurance holder is obviously covered alongside their spouse and children too if they were included in the insurance plan.
