The brother would need to write the checks. PR/executor can't sign for the deceased on a joint account. If the amount is over $18k, that would be gifting, which would require notification to the IRS.You can with your brother’s help. I know this forum talks a lot about contentious families, but most just want to do the right thing. If the checking account was joint to help pay the mothers bills, many joint owners are happy to use the money to settle the estateYou can’t spend from a joint checking account. Those are owned by your brother.
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