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Account Estate Bank For 16 Year Old In Arizona
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They'll receive ownership of the account upon your death but won't have direct access to the funds before reaching legal age. An adult must manage your child's account until they come of age, so you'll need to appoint a custodian or trustee who'll act on their behalf.
In the US, those under 18 are minors and can not enter into contracts, so you will need someone over 18 to act as your custodian. You will need your Social Security Number and, probably, some form of photo ID and a means of validating your address. You'll need whatever the minimum deposit is where you open the account.
In order to open a checking account, you generally need to present to the bank a copy of the death certificate as well as your legal appointment paperwork, e.g., a certificate of qualification or Letters Testamentary. You should gather these ahead of time before going to the bank.
Contact the bank in advance to ensure you arrive with the appropriate documents, but you'll likely need to bring a notarized or certified copy of the death certificate and proof of your identity, such as a driver's license or passport. You'll also need the decedent's legal name and Social Security number.
You can generally open a bank account if you're under 18. But unlike those 18 and older, minors typically need an adult to open the account with them. In other words, you and a parent or guardian will have to open a joint account, meaning you both have control over the account.
Any bank can handle an estate account. It isn't exactly rocket science, the main difference being the signer on the account was court-approved. Pick your favorite bank and go there.
In California, the executor of a will, also known as the personal representative, generally has about one year from their appointment to complete their duties. That includes paying creditors and distributing assets to beneficiaries. The timeline can be extended.
That is accomplished by filing with the local Probate Court a pleading called an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative. Alternatively, in the case of an intestate decedent, the pleading is called an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative.