My mother died. I went to the bank to withdraw money, as I held a POA for her account. The bank put the money on hold and said I need a death certificate and legal document. Do I go to probate court?
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Bring the death certificate and the POA.
As Judy says, get the certificate and POA documents.
I am sorry for your loss. It's a hard time to be dealing in red tape. But, it's for your protection that they need that paper so no one can just come in and take your mom's money.
I tend to disagree with some answers but if your bank will accept just a death certificate and Legal document (?) I would be greatly surprised.
Anything dealing with a POA ends at the death of that person and generally speaking, is just another "piece of paper".
If your mother's bank account was in her name only then most likely the legal document the bank is asking for is something showing who has legal rights under the terms of her will (after probate). If she left no will, then it will still be after probate.
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No....Just Death Certificate and Ur ID :)
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