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Opening an estate account in Texas To open an estate account in Texas, you must open the probate process by filing an application with the probate court in your county. The court will then validate the will and officially appoint the executor as the individual with authority to manage and administer estate assets.
How do you get account access after someone dies in Texas? Four Steps: Talk with the bank. Tell the bank that the account holder died, tell the bank who you are, and ask them what documentation they need from you. Give the bank a death certificate. Contact a probate attorney. If it's a joint account or “P.O.D.” account…
Certain types of bank accounts (called payable on death or POD accounts) allow the account holder to designate one or more beneficiaries. This allows the funds to be transferred to the beneficiaries after death without court involvement.
Visit Banks in Their Area You will need to provide documentation to prove both that the account holder died and you have the legal authority (as a designated beneficiary, joint account holder or executor/administrator) to access the account.