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Question: 20 years ago I signed a prenuptual agreement. I am 90 and this is my second marriage. After an argument my husband took my name off the account and put his daughter on it. She has since "borrowed" money. To keep the peace I have let them do it. What can I do?

Answer: The facts you described prevent a clear answer. Normally, when bank accounts are in the name of two co-holders, one person cannot remove the other’s name/ownership without her written consent provided to the bank. Therefore, unless this type of account gave your husband unfettered discretion to change the co-holder without your consent (unlikely, but if so, you have no obvious recourse), the bank wrongfully allowed him to do so. This is even more unlikely, but if it occurred, you have recourse against the bank.

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  • 20 years ago I signed a prenuptual agreement. I am 90 and this is my second marriage. After an argument my husband took my name off the account and put his daughter on it. She has since "borrowed" money. To keep the peace I have let them do it. What can I do?

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