Sample Letter to Bank Informing the Death of the Account Holder. The death claim letter should be written in the formal letter format.This is to notify the bank that my. (Relationship with deceased). A. Accounts must be filed with the Commissioner of Accounts. Call (804) 662-6200 for complete instructions. Start the letter with your introduction and the reason for writing the letter. One thing for sure is that the bank will want to know the specific reasons for the removal request as the next-to-kin. Consider sending a letter to all creditors notifying them of a possible delay in payments owed the creditors because of the death. BUSINESS PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Fairfax County Public Schools is NOT requesting Business Proposals at the present time.