How Do I Prove I Can Request a Deceased Person's Bank Records? | NC

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Q: How do I show that I have authority to request a deceased person's bank records on behalf of the estate? A: Usually, you show that authority by giving the bank a certified copy of the Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration issued by the court. That is the clearest proof that you are the personal representative for the estate. Banks also often want a certified death certificate, a…