[WSBARP] Joint probate - joint Estate account?

[Gerald Sprute]

Listmates,



Husband and wife died within days of each other. If I open a joint probate, can I also open one Estate account?  Will the IRS issue an EIN for the joint estate (if so, would you just use one decedent’s social security number), or would each decedent’s estate need a separate EIN?

Has anyone opened an estate account after commencing a joint probate, and how was it handled?  One joint account, or two separate accounts?

  Your input is greatly appreciated!



Jerry Sprute



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