This manual is intended to assist persons who are involved in the administration of a decedent's estate in Virginia. To close a bank account on behalf of someone who has passed away, you must have legal authority to manage the account.Next of Kin Letter is a document used to confirm who is the closes relative of the deceased that are still living. Virginia has no separate probate court. The will should be probated in the circuit court in the county or city where the decedent resided at the time of death. One thing for sure is that the bank will want to know the specific reasons for the removal request as the next-to-kin. Sample letter to close bank account of deceased. Next of Kin Letter is a document used to confirm who is the closes relative of the deceased that are still living. Original or certified copy of appointment papers, such as Letters Testamentary or court orders from the Probate Court. Good faith effort means contacting the next of kin listed in the guardianship petition.