Estate Planning 101

What happens to my Chase Bank when I die?

September 13, 2023

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Snug makes it easy to create a Will or Trust in under 20 minutes. Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives are included for free with any Will or Trust, as is a year of free updates.
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Your Chase Bank account might be where you keep your savings, manage your investments, or conduct daily transactions. But have you ever considered what happens to your Chase Bank account when you die?

Understanding the significance of this question, Chase provides two primary options to manage your account after your death: transferring the account to a beneficiary or closing the account.

Transferring Account

With Chase’s beneficiary services, you can designate a beneficiary who will inherit the account upon your death. This is a seamless way to ensure that your hard-earned money goes directly to the person you wish to support.

Account Closure

If you prefer, you can instruct for the account to be closed upon your death. The funds will then become part of your estate and will be distributed according to your will or state law.

While these options offer a level of control over your financial legacy, they require thoughtful planning and communication with your loved ones. This is where Snug comes in.

At Snug, we specialize in helping you create comprehensive estate plans and organize all of life's details in one secure place. Our platform assists you in setting up a transfer of account or account closure upon your death. We ensure your wishes are clearly communicated, providing peace of mind for your loved ones.

But Snug isn't just about managing your Chase Bank account after your death. We offer a holistic approach to estate planning, helping you manage your digital assets, financial affairs, and end-of-life wishes in an easy-to-navigate and secure platform.

Our services include:

  1. Digital Estate Planning: We help you catalogue your digital footprint, including bank accounts, social media, and online banking, and decide what happens to them after your death.
  2. Document Storage: Store your important documents such as wills, trusts, and insurance policies in our secure platform.
  3. End-of-Life Planning: Record your wishes for funeral arrangements, organ donation, and other end-of-life decisions.
  4. Legacy Projects: Create projects that capture your life story and values to pass on to future generations.

In a world that increasingly emphasizes digital and financial assets, managing your Chase Bank account after death is as crucial as any other end-of-life arrangement. With Snug, you can face this reality head-on, ensuring that your financial legacy aligns with your wishes and provides a source of comfort for your loved ones.

Snug is not just about planning for death; it's about celebrating life and ensuring that your legacy lives on, both in the hearts of your loved ones and in the financial world.