Back to the article
Video guide
Does a Will Control Who Gets Bank Account Money? | NC
About this video
Q: Does a will that only mentions certain property control who receives money from a bank account? A: Usually, only if the bank money is part of the probate estate and the will actually covers it. Under North Carolina law, a will can give away personal property, including cash, but a specific gift of certain property does not automatically include unrelated bank funds. If the will has a…