[WSBAPT] joint bank account of decedent

[Bryce Dille]

I’m having just the opposite experience the PR fortunately is also the surviving joint tenant on the bank accounts with mom who is deceased, but the bank is requiring that my client get letters even though she is the surviving joint tenant. This is a relatively large estate so we were going to have to get letters in any event.

Bryce H. Dille
Dille Law, PLLC
Office: 360-350-0270
Cell: 253-579-5561

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On Apr 11, 2023, at 1:48 PM, Jenna Brozik <Jenna at prinzandbrozik.com> wrote:


Hello list mates,

According to RCW 30A.22.100 (2) funds belonging to deceased depositor which remain on deposit in a joint account without right of survivorship belong to the depositor’s estate, unless the depositor has also designated a trust or P.O.D. account beneficiary.

Client’s father passed away and daughter (client) was appointed PR in the will.  Probate has opened and the bank will not give the PR access to decedent’s joint bank account he held with his domestic partner.  The bank account is not joint with right of survivorship.  Isn’t the estate entitled to ½ the funds in that joint account?  Bank is not cooperating…

Any suggestions?

Jenna Brozik
Managing Attorney
PRINZ & BROZIK PLLC
445 S. Grand Avenue
Pullman, WA 99163
509-338-0908 Telephone
509-338-3527 Facsimile

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