Gather documents you need. You will need: A certified copy of the death certificate.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? From there, we'll gather any documentation needed, make account changes and complete a funds disbursement. Probate Code section 5302(a) provides that when one holder of a joint bank account passes away, the account becomes the property of the other. Write your APN and installment number on your check or money order to ensure timely processing. You cannot take an emergency withdrawal from your ROTH account. First Citizens provides a full range of banking products and services to meet your individual or business financial needs.