Went to court, the whole 9 yards. The estate will not be making any loans and does not need any "pre-approved" credit cards.Please note: For all account types, we require a death certificate. You need all of the paperwork supporting your claim as executor…the will, any trust papers, valid ID, any lawyers' instructions. No, you shouldn't close that account yet. It's OK to distribute some money, but don't empty the account or close it. Cash can be used to support our work in the form of: An outright gift. We're here for you when you're ready to get started. Has a bank ever closed your checking account? Courtesy Pay is a service available to qualified members to provide a safety net for checking accounts.