Are you involved in a Palm Beach probate where there is an issue of who inherits joint bank accounts after a Florida divorce? Are you familiar with Florida Probate Law 732.507, and whether an ex-spouse inherits if they are still listed in a will? How can divorce effect bank accounts and inheritances? According to CNN, Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. Although they do not live in Florida, we can’t help but wonder what will happen to their assets. What will happen to their bank accounts? Will they still inherit from each others estates when one of them dies?
Who inherits the joint bank accounts in Palm Beach if I get divorced?
- What if my ex-wife’s or ex-husband’s name is still on my Palm Beach bank account?
- What if I forgot to take my ex-wife’s name off my bank account after the divorce?
- What if there is a retirement account in Boca Raton, or a 401(k) plan or IRA retirement fund and I forgot to take my ex-husband’s name off of it as beneficiary?
- You should read Florida Probate Statute 732.507.
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt are Divorcing
- According to CNN, Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce and is seeking full custody of her and Pitt’s six children.
- What will happen to their joint bank accounts?
- Did they write wills where they named each other as beneficiaries?
- Will their estate planning attorneys or family law attorneys help them to protect their wealth from each other?
- To read the entire CNN article regarding the details of the divorce, click here.