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Can You Access The Bank Accounts Of Deceased Family Members?

Posted on January 14, 2026

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If your family member passes away but doesn’t leave a will and only has their own name on the bank accounts, what happens to the funds in the accounts? What legal action can you take at this point? Many individuals from older generations don’t communicate well about finances, and so many families find themselves in this situation. When someone does not have any estate planning documents in place or have anyone else on their bank accounts, surviving family may be left with many more questions than answers.  For high net […]

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