Sample Letter to Bank Informing the Death of the Account Holder. The death claim letter should be written in the formal letter format.Sample Letter – Asking for a debt write-off when someone is deceased. Please let me know if any other documents are required for claiming the amount of deceased. Request you to kindly process the request on priority. Here's what to know about the rules and your rights when a collector contacts you about a deceased relative's debts. A transfer on death deed (TODD) is a legal document that allows a person to transfer ownership of their property after they die. This letter is from an executor notifying a bank about an account holder's death.