You'll also need to pay the estate administration fees. You can use Visa, Mastercard, a certified check, or a money order. 3.Philadelphia Federal Credit Union in Philadelphia, PA has specialty accounts including IOLTA and trust accounts to help keep funds safe. Please note: For all account types, we require a death certificate. How do you open an estate bank account? Bank of America accounts. Visit your local financial center or contact Estate Servicing Operations to speak with our dedicated team. To close a bank account on behalf of someone who has passed away, you must have legal authority to manage the account. Simply put: The credit card debt becomes part of the estate as do all other debts and assets. Synchrony extends our deepest condolences for your loss.