Q: My mother died. She was not married. I'm the only child. how do I get access to her bank account/financials?
Mother was a NC resident and died in NC. I am a NJ resident. I was told I need a letter of testimentary in order to gain access to her account. When I started to fill out the application for this letter, one of the questions it asks is the account balance of her bank account. I don't have this information. That's what I need the letter for.
A:
Please be advised that I am not an attorney in North Carolina so I am unable to give you legal advice.
If your mother died in New Jersey I would tell you to contact the surrogate’s court in the county where your mom died and ask for assistance. Some surrogate courts have a website as well. The surrogate court in New Jersey is where you apply for letters testamentary. Though to do this, your mother must have a will. If she died without a will, in New Jersey you would apply for letters of administration.
You should contact a lawyer in North Carolina if you need assistance with this.
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