Does a year’s allowance order let a spouse get bank records? | NC

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Q: Does a court-approved year’s allowance order let the surviving spouse obtain bank records, or only claim funds? A: In general, a court-approved year’s allowance order is mainly used to transfer or pay specific personal property that the court has awarded—often including cash in bank accounts. Banks will often accept a certified copy of the order to release the specific funds identified in the…