You can use this letter template to write to the bank to request the closure of a direct payments account following the death of the account holder. This set provides coverage of every aspect of probate law and estate and trust administration in Texas.It includes sample forms and letters. Decedent and surviving spouse. Closing a bank account when someone passes away isn't difficult, as long as you have the right paperwork for the the teller or banker. Sub: Request to close an account due to death. A transfer on death deed (TODD) is a legal document that allows a person to transfer ownership of their property after they die. Get a copy of the death certificate. Many forms in Texas are not available in a fill-in-the-blank format. The Court finds that there are no other court orders regarding any of the children listed above.