Print or type "Deceased" and the date of death next to the taxpayer's name at the top of the return. Withholding is required on distributions to estates unless the decedent was a California resident at the date of death.When a bank account is stuck in probate, it costs grieving heirs valuable time and money. Notify Bank of America. We'll ask you for the deceased customer's full legal name and Social Security number to identify their accounts. Please note: For all account types, we require a death certificate. To close a bank account on behalf of someone who has passed away, you must have legal authority to manage the account. Consistent basis reporting between estate and person acquiring property from a decedent. How a person owned a bank account, the type of account, and how it was set up all dictate how that account is dealt with after they die. You cannot use the decedent's social security number for the estate or any trusts that exist following the decedent's death.