How long we can keep bank account of a dead person

srinivas (purchase) (82 Points)

03 May 2019  

would like to know whether is there any ceiling on duration to keep the bak account of a dead personif the account is single  and can it be operated  by the nominee  who holds the debit card ..

 if it is a joint account   can the joint holder   keep the account alive and operate the same  

if yes what is the maximum period upto which it can be operated.