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"A beneficiary becomes a contract between you and the bank designating who you want to receive the money." When there's no joint bank account holder or beneficiary, the account becomes part of the deceased owner's estate.
If you received checks for someone who died, you'll need to go through the probate process in order to deposit them into an account or cash them. This may require being named as the executor or administrator of the estate, or getting the check signed by someone who is authorized to do so on behalf of the estate.
Once you've been appointed executor or personal representative by the probate court, you'll probably want to open a bank account in the name of the estate. Usually, an account for an estate is registered in this or a similar way: "Estate of Gerald S. Smith, Deceased, Pamela S. Smith, executor."
How to open an estate account Begin the probate process. The steps for beginning this process depend on the state in which the deceased person resided. ... Obtain a tax ID number for the estate account. ... Bring all required documents to the bank. ... Open the estate account.
'Estate of' accounts can be opened at any bank. All Executor(s)/Administrator(s)/next of kin must visit their chosen branch with the Death Certificate and Will (if applicable) and advise the staff that they wish to open an 'Estate of' account.