To close a bank account on behalf of someone who has passed away, you must have legal authority to manage the account. Fill Out the Final Account and Proposal for Distribution Form(PRO913).Fill Out the Final Account Form (PRO913). Probate is a county court process that occurs within three years after the date of death. To complete the Minnesota income tax return: 1. Enter the deceased person's name and your address in the name and address section. 2. Death Reporting Form (PDF) Print this document, write the information on the form, and fax it to the OMHDD at 651-797-1950. In this video, we discuss an important aspect of estate planning: how to prevent your bank accounts from being frozen at the time of your death.