Do you know how to find out if you are a beneficiary on a bank account? Get the resources you need to help navigate someone else's financial affairs.Find out how to let us and other banks know about a bereavement. We also provide a bereavement checklist and support with estate administration. Submit this completed form along with the required documents. Requests will not be processed until all required documents are received. When a loved one dies in North Carolina, some tasks for handling the estate require immediate attention. The death of someone close to you is difficult, and dealing with his or her finances can feel overwhelming. To prevent unauthorised activity banks usually place a stop on accounts held individually in the name of the deceased, see below for more information. The third and final step in the bereavement journey is to release money for expenses and close the person's accounts.