Informal probate is the process for asking the court to appoint a personal representative for a decedent's estate without a hearing. One thing for sure is that the bank will want to know the specific reasons for the removal request as the next-to-kin.This affidavit is made in support of my request to facilitate claims payment. Hello, would I be able to notarize my sister's employment letter in the state of New York? Do you know how to find out if you are a beneficiary on a bank account? Is there some paperwork I can just fill out instead since I am already a legal guardian?