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The executor of the estate needs to follow these basic steps. Step 1: Begin the probate process. Step 2: Obtain a tax ID number for the estate account. Step 3: Bring all required documents to the bank. Step 4: Open the estate account.
Some banks or building societies will allow the executors or administrators to access the account of someone who has died without a Grant of Probate.
In these cases, simply visit the bank with a valid ID and a certified copy of the death certificate. You will then have access to the account, allowing you to withdraw the funds as needed.
The best banks to open an estate account Schwab One Estate Account. Fidelity Estate Account. Estate Services. USAA Survivor Relations.
Contact the bank in advance to ensure you arrive with the appropriate documents, but you'll likely need to bring a notarized or certified copy of the death certificate and proof of your identity, such as a driver's license or passport. You'll also need the decedent's legal name and Social Security number.
Non-Probate Property in Ohio Examples of common non-probate property include: Real estate held in joint or survivorship form. Assets and property with a transfer-on-death designation. Insurance proceeds with a named beneficiary.