Sample Letter – Asking for a debt write-off when someone is deceased. Administration is the process where the Surrogate's Court officially gives out Letters of Administration to a qualified distributee (heir) of the Decedent.However, to officially close the account, it's smart to follow up in writing. Notify Bank of America. We'll ask you for the deceased customer's full legal name and Social Security number to identify their accounts. A death certificate and document proof of authority is also required to close the credit card account(s) of the deceased. After someone dies, notify the government programs and businesses they used. Cancel benefits payments and close or transfer accounts. I would like to issue a complaint against Tactical Marketing who is sending me unsolicited advertising emails from Life Lock and others. Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.