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Probably not, but then again, they probably wouldn't instigate a case for fraud either, given the scenario The bank, obviously, wouldn't as they'd have been party to the illegal transaction but a third party with an interest in the estate could.

Yes, as far as wills are concerned (Thailand does not recognize trusts set up by individuals), but only after 'probate'/administration has been granted by a court, same as in your own country. Legally, you cannot just walk into a bank with the will of a deceased account holder and plunder that account.

After the death of either of you it does not matter whether the bank has your signatures. Transacting from the account of a deceased account holder is illegal until administration/'probate' has been processed. It is called fraud regardless of the relationships or whether the bank permits transactions that it is not authorised to permit.

What else can I assume from your comment. Well, you sure can't assume that I do think that the UK is the sole nation with a parliamentary system of government when I did not suggest that I did.

If you're in Thailand, start at the amphur that issued the original divorce certificate...which, more than likely, will be the amphur that issued the original marriage certificate. If you're in NZ, start your enquiries at an embassy/consulate.

Us? Perhaps you can share who you think you represent?

Did I say that I did?

I got news for you. Presidents aren't the same as Prime Ministers. The US doesn't have a parliamentary form of government. So Presidents don't really have the occasion to engage in debates in the course of their duties. I've got news for you, debates/interviews/ discussions (whatever you want to call them) aren't the sole preserve of the UK.

She can ask the bank to remove the husband's name from what was a joint account and yes, if the account was in joint names, she should be allowed access to her account.

Or just have his name removed from the joint account.

Starting to?!

He has never participated in any debate since he took office.

The "Irak" war, where and when was that? Biden's son definitely was not in that "war"...no one was.

Loosen what?

A lot of the tomatoes you get in Greece are imported. ...from Thailand!

They do? On what do you base that bizarre assertion?

Some confusion as to what ‘it’ is here? I am responding very specifically to the OP’s post, which is actually about a form that can be filled/ letter signed granting a spouse access to his account - I assume prior to death as well and without a joint account. If any such form/letter can help (doubt it but no expert) it’s outside the post-death legal process you refer to. Yes, you are right there is some confusion here. After an account holder's death it does not matter what forms or letters were signed pre-death between spouses. No one can give authority for banks to disburse funds from a deceased account holder's account before or after the account holder's death, except a court granting administration/'probate'. Banks cannot give themselves that authority, either, regardless of what forms/letters are produced. Legally, on the death of an account holder, the bank has to freeze transactions on the account until it receives authority from the court granting administration/'probate' to pay out funds.

"How long do i need to know her if we wanted to marry, or for her to live with me?" Five minutes would be more than enough, no one makes that type of rule. But marrying a married woman, as she is, is generally frowned upon by the legal fraternity. "Also once she is here could her debts be chased to UK? Or any other country?" Yes, if her creditors thought that it would be productive.

...only if she cannot prove that she is not pregnant. My ex remarried very soon after our divorce.

I exceeded the legal speed limit on MW 7 today by 20+ Kph. What should I do? "What should I do?". Don't post about it in this thread, probably. There's a big difference between your facetious speeding comment and fraud/theft of assets from estates. Sorry if you don't approve of accurate answers but that's your problem.

Sure is, she can get the money and everything what is left....according to his will. Legally, only after administration/'probate' has been granted, will or no will, can she get "everything what is left" [sic].

"...due to the inconvenience imposed by these silly rules". Due to the inconvenience of their choosing to do what they want with their privately owned property and your silly presumption that you are entitled to access.

Needless to say, they'll be devastated.

Very helpful of them to assist with fraud after your death. I bet that they wouldn't put that in writing.

Thats the easiest way and best solution! It's also the illegal way.