Print or type "Deceased" and the date of death next to the taxpayer's name at the top of the return. In some cases, the Probate Court may oversee the division of property of someone who has died ("the decedent").This property is called a decedent's estate. When you open a bank account for the estate, the account name must indicate that it is an estate account and not your personal account. Call 925-314-2320 or complete an online form to request a consultation with an attorney at Doyle Quane regarding any aspect of estate planning or probate. The Public Administrator's office investigates and may administer the estates of individuals who were domiciled in Contra Costa County at the time of death.