To close a bank account on behalf of someone who has passed away, you must have legal authority to manage the account. The bank will not allow you to close it unless you have a letter of authorization from the probate court.You'll just need the death certificate and your ID. The bank should close the account and make checks payable to the beneficiary. Public Administrator. For More Information Please Contact: Assessor Property Transfer Unit County Government Center East Wing, 5th Floor 70 West Hedding Street The first and foremost thing you must do to close a bank account upon the death of a loved one is to inform the bank of this death. The Associate Health Economist is the entry level classification of the Health Economist classification series. The Treasurer and Tax Collector mails the Annual Secured Property Tax Bills each year in October to every owner listed on the Secured Tax Roll. The Treasurer and Tax Collector mails the Annual Secured Property Tax Bills each year in October to every owner listed on the Secured Tax Roll. You may arrange through your County Eligibility Worker to pick up your EBT card at a County office.