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    From Peter Jason@pj@jostle.com to aus.legal on Mon Aug 11 15:12:28 2025
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    If one dies suddenly. Is a will and a death certificate sufficient
    for the heirs to access password-protected bank accounts?
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  • From Felix@none@not.here to aus.legal on Mon Aug 11 19:29:51 2025
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    Peter Jason wrote:
    If one dies suddenly. Is a will and a death certificate sufficient
    for the heirs to access password-protected bank accounts?

    I would assume the executor of the will would have to be allowed access
    to bank accounts
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  • From Rod Speed@rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com to aus.legal on Mon Aug 11 19:35:18 2025
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    Peter Jason <pj@jostle.com> wrote

    If one dies suddenly.

    What matters is dies, not suddenly

    Is a will and a death certificate sufficient for theheirs to access password-protected bank accounts?

    Nope, you also need those to be certified and a certied
    copy of the Grant of Probate of Letters of Administration
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