Trust Tool- Administrative New Account Checklist
Updated 04/22/2026
This document serves as a general checklist for the bank’s administrative process in managing Estate accounts. This document is not a substitute for official legal documentation.
Rule: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Trust Examination Manual; Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 12 CFR 9 and 12 CFR 150; State laws.
Toolkit: Trust
Keywords: Trust Administration, Estate Account, Administrative New Estate Account Checklist, Estate Administration Checklist, Estate Administration
4/22/2026 – Updated to clarify existing content and incorporate additional detail.
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