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Typically, a beneficiary can claim the proceeds from a payable-on-death account—sometimes called a “POD” account—by going to the bank with a death certificate and proof of identification.
When a person passes away, their assets are distributed in ance with either their estate plan or California's intestate succession laws. However, certain assets, including most bank accounts, can pass directly to beneficiaries, without the need for probate or the court's intervention.
DEATH OF AN ACCOUNT OWNER (12 C.F.R. § 330.3(j)) To ensure that families dealing with the death of a family member have adequate time to review and restructure their accounts if necessary, the FDIC will insure the deceased owner's accounts as if he or she were still alive for six months after his or her death.