A joint bank account is a very common financial tool used by two or more individuals to manage their money together. However, a frequently asked question is: what happens to a joint account when one of its holders dies? The answer might not be what you initially imagine.
The law does not leave this matter unresolved; instead, it clearly establishes how joint accounts must be managed and processed in the event of one co-holder’s death, providing specific guidelines for the surviving parties and the estate.
