Closing a joint account after husband's death without a will

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Q: My husband died and we have a joint account. He didn’t write a will… A: Since your husband did not have a will registered before he died, then the process and distribution will be as per Sharia. To close your joint bank account, it depends on whether your signatory powers are jointly or singly…

Ludmila Yamalova · Accepted Answer

Hello,

Since your husband did not have a will registered before he died, then the process and distribution will be as per Sharia, as a default.

Generally, to close your joint bank account, it depends on whether your signatory powers are jointly or singly.

Usually, the bank account can be closed by the heirs, once the funds have been distributed as per the court's order.

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Regards,

Ludmila

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