This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Family members or next of kin generally notify the bank when a client passes. It can also be someone who was appointed by a court to handle the deceased's financial affairs. There are also times when the bank learns of a client's passing through probate.
At least 40 days have elapsed since the death of the decedent, as shown in a certified copy of the decedent's Death Certificate attached to this affidavit or declaration.
A date of death value letter provides account balance information on the date the account owner passed away. The date of death letter may only be requested by the decedent account's authorized representative: joint account owner, payable on death beneficiary, executor, estate administrator, or small estate beneficiary.
Only joint owners, beneficiaries or executors can access a deceased person's bank account.