You notify his bank of the death of the holder of a bank account

You notify his bank of the death of the holder of a bank account

 

One of your relatives (parents, spouse, etc.) dies. The bank branch of which he was a client should be alerted very quickly. The latter is in fact required to block the holder's account (s) (as well as his safe, if he had one), provided that it is not a joint account established at two names.

 

This operation prohibits any withdrawal or transfer of funds by a person who holds power of attorney on accounts established in the sole name of the holder. The last checks issued by the deceased will nevertheless be honored, as will automatic transfers (EDF, telephone, etc.) corresponding to expenses actually incurred by the holder before his death.

 

recommended letter with receipt note

 

Dear,

 

Since (date), Mr / Mrs (name), my / my (husband, wife, father, mother, son, daughter…) held a bank account (number) in your branch.

 

It is with regret that I inform you of his death on the last (date) (attached a death certificate).

 

I ask you to carry out all the operations necessary for the closure of his account (s) on this date, to stop any subsequent operation and to establish an estate statement.

 

Maître (name, notary at [place]), responsible for settling the estate, will contact you directly.

 

Thank you in advance for taking these steps, please accept, Madam, Sir, the expression of my best regards.

 

(Signature) 61