I have a joint account with my mother she is the first owner there was money taken out of the account for an old debt of mine which I had tried to pay were they allowed to take money out of this account since I am second signer on this account?

Hello marsha:

Yes- second, first, third - they don't care. If it's got your name on it, it's your money... Excuse me, it's THEIR money now.

excon

It depends on the nature of the account. But if you were listed as a Joint Tenant, then yes.