You can use this letter template to write to the bank to request the closure of a direct payments account following the death of the account holder. Closing a bank account when someone passes away isn't difficult, as long as you have the right paperwork for the the teller or banker.Sub: Request to close an account due to death. Most banks will have their own individual procedure for closing a bank account after the title holder of the account passes away. Sample Letter – Asking for a debt write-off when someone is deceased. Please let me know if any other documents are required for claiming the amount of deceased. Request you to kindly process the request on priority. A sample form of Waiver of Account is included in this website. Below, we'll take a look at some of the options available and two sample letters to remove a board member. Table of content hide.