Step 2: Petition the Court for an Order to Open the Safe Deposit Box If you know that someone has had unauthorized access to the deceased person’s bank accounts or used their ATM card or credit card after their passing, notify the bank right away. The bank will freeze the accounts and the safe deposit box until you present the proper documents to open it. This will prevent unauthorized access to the box and protect the estate’s interests. The first task is to notify the bank of the owner’s passing as soon as possible. I will also provide some tips on how to handle the items you find in the box and how to avoid common pitfalls. In this blog post, I will explain the steps you need to take to open a safe deposit box after someone dies in Florida. You will need to follow certain legal procedures and comply with the bank’s policies.
However, opening a safe deposit box after the owner dies is not as simple as showing up at the bank with the deceased person’s key. If your loved one passed away, you may need to access their safe deposit box to retrieve important documents or assets. How to Open a Safe Deposit Box After Someone Dies
