This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Account Estate Bank For Letter In Wake
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Multi-State
County:
Wake
Control #:
US-0034LTR
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What Do I Need to Do When I'm Opening an Estate Bank Account? The death certificate. The person's Social Security number. An Employer Identification Number for the estate, since the estate is considered a separate entity — it's not the same as the person who died. Other documents needed by your bank.
State laws typically govern the specific timeframe for keeping an estate open after death, but the average is about two years. The duration an estate remains open depends on how fast it goes through the probate process, how quickly the executor can fulfill their responsibilities, and the complexity of the estate.
Just make an appointment at your local financial center and an associate will be happy to assist you. You'll need to provide your probate document and the EIN number to establish the account. These items may take additional time to resolve and/or require more documentation.
Any bank can handle an estate account. It isn't exactly rocket science, the main difference being the signer on the account was court-approved. Pick your favorite bank and go there.