This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
When you've registered the death, you will be issued with a death certificate. This will act as formal notification for the bank to begin closing the account.
To ensure that families dealing with the death of a family member have adequate time to review and restructure their accounts if necessary, the FDIC will insure the deceased owner's accounts as if he or she were still alive for six months after his or her death.
Key Takeaways. Joint owners or beneficiaries of the deceased person's account can work with the bank directly to access the funds. If the account becomes part of the owner's estate, the legally designated executor can collect the funds and place them into an estate account.
Respected Sir/Madam, I am writing to you with a heavy heart to inform you of the demise of my husband, Mr. Rajeev Singh, who had a savings account in your esteemed bank. It is a difficult time for our family, and I need to settle his financial affairs.
Once the bank is notified of the deceased's death, there will be an immediate “freeze” of all the deceased's accounts – savings, current, fixed deposits, etc. The legal representative of the deceased estate or the surviving joint account holder(s) then needs to approach the bank to close the account(s).
If you are named as the successor trustee (the person who assumes control of the trust after the initial trustee dies), you should notify the bank that the initial trustee has died. You will also need to provide a certified copy of the death certificate.
Some bank accounts have transferrable-on-death (TOD) or payable-on-death (POD) designations, which allow the account holder to name a beneficiary. In this case, once the bank receives the death certificate and other necessary paperwork, it releases the funds to the named person and typically closes the account.
I, Your Name, hold a Savings Account in your bank. Due to some personal circumstances, I am unable to maintain the account and would like to close it. Please find the account passbook enclosed with this letter. I request you to initiate the account closure process at the earliest.
A letter of instruction is not a formal legal document, but it can help reduce complexities for those you leave behind when you pass. It is a summary of essential information that you prepare to clarify your wishes concerning personal and financial matters.