Yes, but you must provide a certified copy of the death certificate and a Certificate of Trust (California Probate Code 18100.5). We will need the CA 13100 probate form to be filled out completely and notarized.Notify RCU of the loss of a loved one. Already have an RCU account? Most bank accounts can pass directly to beneficiaries, without the need for probate or the court's intervention. Access is also available to a court-appointed executor or administrator, or a person eligible to complete a Declaration. We are required to continue to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the decedent's Social Security Number (SSN) until the account is closed. "The money just sat there in the bank, and the bank started charging inactive account fees. Once you have transferred all the applicable assets, remember to close any of the decedent's bank accounts once they are empty. The best way to avoid any issues with accessing the bank accounts of deceased family members is to have a clear and up-to-date estate plan in place.