These forms helpful when handling the estate of a deceased person. If you have questions, consult with an attorney.These forms will be useful when filing required documents related to estates of deceased or incapacitated persons. Administration is the process where the Surrogate's Court officially gives out Letters of Administration to a qualified distributee (heir) of the Decedent. The person who died is called the Decedent. That person's property is called the estate. The first step is to probate the Will. To close a bank account on behalf of someone who has passed away, you must have legal authority to manage the account. The bank will not allow you to close it unless you have a letter of authorization from the probate court. The following is a list of interactive forms.