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They generally will need to present to the bank with a certified copy of the decedent's death certificate, their own government-issued ID, and the trust instrument (or a certification of trust) in order for the asset to be released to them, although the documentation needed can vary from bank to bank, so it is best to ...
If the account has a payable on death beneficiary, the bank account balance goes to the beneficiary after the last account owner dies. A beneficiary can claim bank account funds by contacting the bank and providing a death certificate.
Since payable-on-death accounts (PODs) and transfer-on-death accounts (TODs) must designate a beneficiary, they are not subject to the California probate process. The payable-on-death beneficiary can claim the bank account proceeds by going to the bank with a copy of the death certificate and proof of identification.
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.