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===Property that passes directly on death=== | ===Property that passes directly on death=== | ||
Not all things owned by the deceased form part of the estate. Certain types of assets | Not all things owned by the deceased form part of the estate. Certain types of assets "pass outside the will". | ||
For example, property owned jointly by the deceased and someone else automatically becomes the exclusive property of the other joint owner. If you had a joint bank account with the deceased, you can withdraw the whole amount from the account at any time. If you encounter difficulties, speak to the bank manager. Once you have the death certificate, you can have the account transferred to your name alone. | For example, property owned jointly by the deceased and someone else automatically becomes the exclusive property of the other joint owner. If you had a joint bank account with the deceased, you can withdraw the whole amount from the account at any time. If you encounter difficulties, speak to the bank manager. Once you have the death certificate, you can have the account transferred to your name alone. | ||
