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Having a joint bank account with one or more parties (for example, a parent having a joint account with an adult child or children) allows the funds to go directly to the remaining owner(s) without going through probate.
In other words, heirs receive their inheritance at the end of the probate proceeding. Generally, this is at least 10-18 months after the probate petition is initially filed with the court. Once the judge has issued the order for distribution, estate heirs can expect to receive an inheritance check within a few weeks.
Bottom Line. Beneficiaries are named people who take ownership of a financial account after you die. If you die without naming a beneficiary, your bank account will transfer through your will and through probate law, as appropriate.
The nominee or beneficiary should report the death of the account holder with proper proof of identification. The proceeds in the case of joint accounts held with a deceased person will result in the surviving owner gaining full ownership over the account.
When a person passes away, their assets are distributed in ance with either their estate plan or California's intestate succession laws. However, certain assets, including most bank accounts, can pass directly to beneficiaries, without the need for probate or the court's intervention.