Show Many senior citizens have the desire to add someone to their bank account to help them with their finances should they ever be in need. There are, however, several unintended consequences associated with adding someone to your account that you should be aware of.
About the Author Amanda Jelks is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Georgia. Her firm, Jelks Law PLLC, focuses primarily on legal issues that affect businesses and estates. Jelks Law was selected as the 2018 Emerging Business of the Year by the Urban League of Chattanooga. Amanda has been chosen as a Rising Star by Super Laywers® for the last three years in a row. This award is given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in the mid-south who are under the age of 40 or have been practicing for less than 10 years. Amanda has also been named “Best Attorney” by Chattanooga Business Elite at the 1st Annual Black Excellence of Chattanooga Awards in February 2020. Schedule a time to speak with Amanda today. The decision to add someone to your bank account is one of many that can affect your financial security and your estate. For more information matters related to your estate planning we have the following articles available for you to read: Powers of Attorney: An Inexpensive Solution for Unpredictable Situations Estate Planning Can I add someone to my bank account online Bank of America?In order to add or remove an owner and add, remove or update a beneficiary on your Bank of America account, you'll need to schedule an appointment in a financial center. When adding an owner, all account owners will need to be present at the appointment and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
Can you add another person to an existing bank account?Most banks will allow you to add a beneficiary to your account free of charge, and most will also allow you to change the beneficiary as often as you'd like.
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You can add a Bank of America authorized user either online or by phone at (800) 421-2110. All you need is the individual's name, date of birth, Social Security number and phone number.
What is required to add someone to your bank account?New account holders can open a joint bank account online or visit a branch (both parties must be present to open a joint account in person). All account holders will need: Social security number/card. U.S. Government issued ID.
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