Executor Closing Bank Account

Summary

To access funds from a deceased persons bank account, you generally need a death certificate, the will, and court documents proving executorship. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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My father passed away, his widow who is named executor is trying to close my father's bank account
Are you named as a beneficiary in your father's will?
My stepmother is
What state are you in? Laws regarding estate administration vary by location.
Indiana
What is the nature of the dispute? Are you contesting the will or the actions of the executor?
I don't understand that
Could you please clarify what you don't understand? Is it about the process of estate administration or your rights as a potential beneficiary?
Contesting the will. What does that mean?
Contesting a will means legally challenging the validity of the will in court. Are you suspecting any foul play or coercion in the creation of your father's will?
Need to know what paperwork we need to get money from dads account
What type of account is it? A regular bank account, retirement account, or something else?
Bank
To access funds from your father's bank account, you may need:

- Death certificate
- Will or estate plan
- Court documents proving executorship

Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice.