Supposing, Mr…………………… was not mentioned as a nominee in his deceased mother’s account books, then he would write the same letter to bank, as follows :
To
The Manager
Bank Name
Branch
Sub : Claiming balance, standing in the account of a deceased account holder (mother)
Dear Sir,
This 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 enclosing the death certificate of my mother for your records. Please endorse this fact in the account ledger of the deceased. Please inform me, what formalities are required to be completed for claiming the balance. I, being her only son, am entitled to claim the balance.
Your early action will be highly appreciated.
Yours faithfully
Your Name
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