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.I recieved a letter in behalf of my deceased husband today which he passed a year ago now Stating that time a judgment. You should produce the concerned Bank branch the death certificate from municipal authority as proof of that persons demise. Navigating and closing a deceased person's bank account can be tricky. Follow these simple steps to ensure you are able to properly close the account. If your ex-spouse is deceased, you can receive benefits. If you're divorced, you can receive benefits based on your deceased ex-spouse's work if: Page 21. 17. Reporting a Foreign Service Annuitant's Death. Federal Records and African American History (Summer 1997, Vol.