Garnishment of Authorized Signer

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Can a entity place a garnishment on the authorized signer of a checking account?

Answer:

An authorized signer has no ownership rights in the checking account he or she signs on. Therefore, a garnishment, attachment, levy or other order targeting the authorized signer's assets should not reach the funds in the checking account.

First published on BankersOnline.com 8/11/08