How Do You Close Bank Accounts After A Death?
The time after the death of a family member or spouse can be challenging. Not only must you face emotional issues but there are also practical legal and financial realities that cannot be avoided. Luckily, closing bank accounts after death is relatively easy to do and need not distract you from other responsibilities during this time. The first step is to contact the bank, preferably by phone, to notify them of the account holder’s death. The bank will inform you of the forms of official notification they require before they can take action on the account. It will be necessary to comply with the particular bank’s policies to close the account after death. It will most likely necessary to obtain an original or certified copy of the person’s death certificate. A death certificate is a document issued by a state government agency that provides information about an individual’s death. Depending on the manner of death, this can be a law enforcement coroner, a state-licensed private entity o
