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    Nov 3, 2008, 05:09 PM
    Withdrwaing funds from deceased account
    My Granda just recently passed on 10/21/08. She has monthly payments from her retirement and from Social Secuiry that are direct depoited into her acoount monthly. After her death I called both offices and advised then of her passing. I just checked her account and noticed that the retirement was deposited into account. I called them and advised then once again that she had passed and they told me that they run one month behind and this is her money. Now my question is I am able to withdraw this money? I am not on her account but I have her ATM card and all her accpunt info since I used to help her with all her bills.

    I live in Caliornia and I was wondering if I would go to jail for touching this money or would I have to pay it back.

    Any advice would be great!
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    Nov 3, 2008, 10:10 PM

    Have you checked with the local court that handles probate who she designated in her will as her executor?
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    Nov 3, 2008, 10:29 PM

    Yes, this is stealing.

    The person who is the administor of the estate, or a person on the account can use the money to pay bills for the estate.
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