When you open a bank account for the estate, the account name must indicate that it is a conservatorship account and not your personal account. Gather documents you need You will need: A certified copy of the death certificate.The process mirrors paper checks, but is done electronically. This article (Withdrawing Cash from Estate Account) will cover estate accounts and what is payable for using your funds after you pass away. How can a beneficiary request an accounting of an estate? What should an estate accounting entail?