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What If a Bank Won’t Close a Deceased Person’s Account? | NC
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Q: What happens if a bank will not process an estate's request to close a deceased person's account? A: The account will usually remain open or restricted until the estate satisfies the bank’s requirements. The administrator should send a complete package to the bank’s legal processing or deceased-customer department. This normally includes a certified death certificate, current certified…