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probate action whether or not a Will or bank official can take inventory of its
exists. contents. The bank will ask for the date
of death, interest of person making an
Motor Vehicles inquiry, whether the key is available
• When changing a registration on a car: and whether the box was rented in
take the current registration, title deed the deceased’s sole name or jointly
of car, insurance identification card with others. Consult the bank and an
along with a death certificate to the attorney regarding legal procedures.
motor vehicle department. • Any investments that have been made
• If the deceased was the sole owner of do not have to be changed at this
a titled automotive vehicle or trailer, it time. Certain investments can wait until
is part of the estate. maturity date and then can be changed
• Transfer of title information can be at that time with proof of a death
obtained from an attorney or the local certificate. You may want to check
license bureau – www.DMV.NY.gov with an investment broker for further
information you may need.
Bank Accounts
Other Assets
• Continue using any joint checking and/
or savings accounts. • Savings Bonds:
• Bank accounts solely in the decedent’s – Single Ownership Bond that is held in
name may require probate action or the sole name of the decedent must
consent to transfer from a government generally be probated.
agency. – Beneficiary Bond (one owner, payable
• Safe deposit boxes will be sealed at death to a beneficiary). If beneficiary
when bank finds out about death. It dies first, no action required unless new
will remain sealed until a county, state beneficiary or co-owner is added. Proof
of death is required for redemption or
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