To close a bank account on behalf of someone who has passed away, you must have legal authority to manage the account. If it is an emergency hearing, you must call.520-724-3888 a.s.a.p. Yes you can remove the deceased persons name. Usually you will need a death certificate and updated account agreement. Question: My mother passed away. She does have a will and I was nominated as the executer and trustee. This Agreement covers your rights and responsibilities concerning your accounts and the rights and responsibilities of the Credit Union providing this. (Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 14-3971)You would simply get the form and instructions from the court's website, fill out the form and have it notarized. Running Sketches of Men and Places, in England, France, Germany, Belgium, and Scotland.