Present either of these letters to the bank along with the death certificate to close the account. Take the death certificate to the bank they will have filled out a card stating who will receive the money when the pass away .B. Provide original broker's statement or signed settlement sheet as verification. Introduction. This manual is intended to assist persons who are involved in the administration of a decedent's estate in Virginia. When one party dies, the survivor owns all remaining assets in the account. Letter of instruction. Get the resources you need to help navigate someone else's financial affairs. Online: Use our online form to notify us about a customer's death. This booklet is not intended to be construed as legal advice about estate distribution or taxes. In the following sections, we review what a bank account beneficiary is and how to find out if you've been designated as one.