Question: When a member on a POD account dies, can we setoff against the funds in the account before the POD beneficiary makes a claim on the funds?
Answer: It depends on state law.
In Texas and Oklahoma, yes. The state legislatures on both states have enacted legislation that allows an institution to setoff against funds on deposit before a payable-on-death beneficiary receives any funds.
Texas law can be found in the Estates Code, Section 113.210 ( https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.113.htm#113.210)
Oklahoma’s law can be found at Title 6, Section 201 ( https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=76929)
In Arkansas, Section 23-32-508 suggests a similar right on agency accounts. Since this language is less clear, we would recommend you consult your counsel for an interpretation.
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