Letter to a Bank, Claiming Balance, standing in the Account of a Deceased Account Holder—when nomination is made

To

The Manager

Bank Name

Branch

Dear Sir

Sub : Claiming balance, standing in the account of a deceased account holder (mother)

It is to inform you that my mother, ………………………(Name), W/o ………………………(Name) expired on date ………………………(date). She had a savings account, number ……………, with you. I am the nominee in this account. I am enclosing the death certificate of my mother for your records.

I request you to transfer the balance from her savings account to my savings account, number ………………, with you. I am also enclosing the passbook of my mother’s account with this application. Please acknowledge the receipt of this letter.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully

Your Name

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