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How do you get account access after someone dies in Texas? Four Steps: Talk with the bank. Tell the bank that the account holder died, tell the bank who you are, and ask them what documentation they need from you. Give the bank a death certificate. Contact a probate attorney. If it's a joint account or “P.O.D.” account…
If the deceased person was the sole owner of the bank account and named a beneficiary, then the bank can release the funds to the beneficiary without probate. If there is no named beneficiary, then the bank will require probate before releasing any funds.
Some banks or building societies will allow the executors or administrators to access the account of someone who has died without a Grant of Probate.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: As a matter of general rule following documents are required in all cases of death claim: i. Death Certificate. ii. Application for Deceased claim(Annexure I) /Estate claim form (Annexure II) duly filled in by the legal heirs/claimants.