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Many banks allow their customers to name a beneficiary, which is sometimes called a payable on death (POD) or transferable on death (TOD) account. If the account holder established someone as a beneficiary, the bank releases the funds to the named person once it learns of the account holder's death.
In these cases, simply visit the bank with a valid ID and a certified copy of the death certificate. You will then have access to the account, allowing you to withdraw the funds as needed.
No Beneficiary on Bank Account If there is no beneficiary listed on the bank account, the account typically goes through probate, and the funds will be distributed ing to the deceased's will or state laws if there is no will.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: As a matter of general rule following documents are required in all cases of death claim: i. Death Certificate. ii. Application for Deceased claim(Annexure I) /Estate claim form (Annexure II) duly filled in by the legal heirs/claimants.
If there's no will, the bank could ask for evidence of your relationship to the deceased. You'll also need the death certificate. When you've registered the death, you will be issued with a death certificate. This will act as formal notification for the bank to begin closing the account.
Using the Death Notification Service (DNS) Their full name. Their date of birth. The date of their death. Their last address. The Death Certificate number (also called a 'System Number' which can be found at the bottom left hand side of the death certificate)