How do l write a letter to the bank to take my name off as a next of kin on a friend's death certificate taking to the bank? The name and Apple ID of the deceased person.The name of the next of kin who is requesting access to the decedent's account. To order a death certificate you will need: Name of the decedent; Date of death; City where the death occurred. Complete the Affidavit; Collect the Decedent's Property. When the Bank Insists on the "Letters" To Transfer Property; For More Information. Opinions expressed in the Letters to the Editor section of this newspaper do not necessarily reflect those of The Reflector or its staff.