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My father passed away last month. He and my stepmother had separate bank accounts due to her spending habits. I found out last week she closed my fathers bank account (he was the only name on the account). I didn't think this was possible. There is also a car in my father's name only. He also has a house he recently signed over into his name that was his sisters (his sister is suffering from dementia and requires around the clock support staff). We are not sure where to go with all of this. Does a death without a will have to go through probate courts? We are at a complete loss as to what to do. My stepmother is pretty defensive at times about what is going on.
Thanks for any and all help.
My father passed away last month. He and my stepmother had separate bank accounts due to her spending habits. I found out last week she closed my fathers bank account (he was the only name on the account). I didn't think this was possible. There is also a car in my father's name only. He also has a house he recently signed over into his name that was his sisters (his sister is suffering from dementia and requires around the clock support staff). We are not sure where to go with all of this. Does a death without a will have to go through probate courts? We are at a complete loss as to what to do. My stepmother is pretty defensive at times about what is going on.
Thanks for any and all help.