Death of an Accountholder Cheat Sheet

Updated 04/17/2026

This cheat sheet covers deceased depositors in both single-party and multiple/joint-party accounts and includes a section on different types of account ownership, including trust types, estate administration, and heirships.

Rule: State law (varies by jurisdiction)

Toolkit: New Accounts – Consumer

Keywords: Death of an account holder, Deceased customer, Deceased account owner, Death of an account owner

4/17/2026 – Updated to add a safe deposit box section and FDIC insurance considerations, along with minor revisions throughout.

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