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. 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.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. After someone dies, notify the government programs and businesses they used. Cancel benefits payments and close or transfer accounts. We'll communicate and work with you on what's needed for handling our deceased client's specific banking relationship. The letters cite reasons for closure such as relocating, no longer needing the account, job changes, and death of an account holder. This includes both an executor named under the terms of a Will and an administrator in the case of a decedent who dies intestate. Restored Exclusion Amount. Example.