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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.
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Contact the bank in advance to ensure you arrive with the appropriate documents, but you'll likely need to bring a notarized or certified copy of the death certificate and proof of your identity, such as a driver's license or passport. You'll also need the decedent's legal name and Social Security number.
In order to open a checking account, you generally need to present to the bank a copy of the death certificate as well as your legal appointment paperwork, e.g., a certificate of qualification or Letters Testamentary. You should gather these ahead of time before going to the bank.
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