Sample Letter to Bank concerning Accounts Held by Decedent
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If you owned the account jointly with another person or named a beneficiary, the account will pass to that person. This is true even if you did not have a will. Bank accounts and certain other assets with joint owners or designated beneficiaries are transferred outside of the probate process.
(a) Upon the death of an accountholder, 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.
How happens to my bank account after I die? Once a person has died, their bank accounts are typically cancelled by a next of kin, or executor of the will. Dependant on what the individual outlined in their will, any remaining money will be paid out ing to their wishes.
When an account holder dies, the next of kin must notify their banks of the death. This is usually done by delivering a certified copy of the death certificate to the bank, along with the deceased's name and Social Security number, plus bank account numbers, and other information.
When an account holder dies, inform the deceased's bank by bringing a copy of the death certificate, Social Security number and any other documents provided by the court, such as letters testamentary (court documents giving someone legal power to act on behalf of a deceased person's estate) provided to the executor.
I want to request you as a nominee of their joint account with number 34XX78, I would like to handle it from now on. I request you to kindly update all the information in the data and send me the details at the address given below. I have attached the death certificate and the details with this letter below.