A Kerala High Court ruling says the survivor of a joint bank locker does not automatically acquire complete ownership of the contents. The court held that a properly executed Will by one co-holder can prevail over the “either or survivor” clause. That means locker assets may legally be bequeathed to third parties, changing how families distribute funds after a co-holder’s death.
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