This is to notify the bank that my. (Relationship with deceased).Sample Letter to Bank Informing the Death of the Account Holder. The death claim letter should be written in the formal letter format. In New York State, the Surrogate's Court decides what happens to a person's property when that person dies. Notify CRA at 18009598281 of the date of death as soon as possible, and send them a copy of the death certificate and a complete copy of the will. Administration is the process where the Surrogate's Court officially gives out Letters of Administration to a qualified distributee (heir) of the Decedent. Death Certificates can be ordered online. Overview: Vital Records has death records (since 1881) for all of New York State except New York City. We've got the answers in our FAQs.