Do you know how to find out if you are a beneficiary on a bank account? Get the resources you need to help navigate someone else's financial affairs.The death of someone close to you is difficult, and dealing with his or her finances can feel overwhelming. DAS is unable to close any bank accounts if there are joint owners listed on the bank account. A decedent leaves property behind. That property needs to be passed on to those who will inherit it. In this section, you can find information and answers to the following questions: 1. When can I close the estate and distribute the assets?