§ 19-602.13. Alteration of rights.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) Rights at death under section 19-602.12 are determined by the type of account at the death of a party. The type of account may be altered by written notice given by a party to the financial institution to change the type of account or to stop or vary payment under the terms of the account. The notice must be signed by a party and received by the financial institution during the party's lifetime.

(b) A right of survivorship arising from the express terms of the account, section 19-602.12, or a POD designation, may not be altered by will.

                
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(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-292, § 302(b), 48 DCR 2087.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For D.C. Law 13-292, see notes following § 19-601.01.

Uniform Law

This section is based upon § 213 of the Uniform Nonprobate Transfers on Death Act (1991 Act). See 8B Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.