You can use this letter template to write to the bank to request the closure of a direct payments account following the death of the account holder. 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.We've got the answers in our FAQs. Sub: Request to close an account due to death. You will need account numbers and serial numbers of assets. While the process for accessing a bank account after death usually isn't complicated, taking the time to understand bank account beneficiary rules can help. §§ 24-3301 through. All full time employees other than employees listed below, are eligible to participate in the Plan. The employees who are not eligible are:. And they must still file for homestead exemption and personal property exemption.