What Happens to Investment Accounts After Death? | NC

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Q: What happens to investment accounts after the account owner dies? A: Usually, the first step is to look at how the account is titled. If there is a surviving joint owner with survivorship rights, or a valid transfer on death beneficiary, the account may pass directly to that person outside probate. If there is no surviving joint owner or beneficiary, the account usually becomes part of the…