This page tells you about: What happens after appointment? Paying debts and liabilities of the estate; Creditors' claims; Taxes.Fill out VitalChek's online form below. VitalChek is the only authorized online service for Santa Clara County death certificates. A valid governmentissued ID. The death certificate of the account holder. The account owner's social security number. Public Administrator. For More Information Please Contact: Assessor Property Transfer Unit County Government Center East Wing, 5th Floor 70 West Hedding Street Notify Bank of America. We'll ask you for the deceased customer's full legal name and Social Security number to identify their accounts.