This is to notify the bank that my. (Relationship with deceased).The letter shall start with the sender's address, date, bank's address, and with a salutation. A letter with the attorney's official letterhead. The letter should state the eligible applicant's name and relationship to the decedent. Notify Bank of America. We'll ask you for the deceased customer's full legal name and Social Security number to identify their accounts. The fastest way for survivors to report a member's death to NYSLRS is using our online form on our website. We'll need a photocopy of the death certificate to verify the identity and legal residence of your loved one as well as confirm date of death. 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.