My mother has been deceased for over two years. She resided in California and had a Citibank checking account that was transferred into a family trust account, approximately a year before her death. This account has been closed for more than a year. I am a beneficiary to the trust. My brother and my sister are both named trustees. I am trying to obtain past banking statements with my brother's approval. What is required by law to obtain these records? Does the bank have discretion in providing these records? My brother resides in a state where there are no Citibank offices or branches. I have a death certificate, a copy of the trust showing him as trustee, and a letter allowing me to obtain these for him. Should this suffice? If not what do I need?
Assuming you are able to get to a branch of the bank, describe what you need and show them the documents you've described. That will get you the answer to your question. Be prepared for the bank to refuse to deal with other than your brother. He may have to work with the bank over the telephone or by mail, since he is a named trustee.
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Assuming you are able to get to a branch of the bank, describe what you need and show them the documents you've described. That will get you the answer to your question. Be prepared for the bank to refuse to deal with other than your brother. He may have to work with the bank over the telephone or by mail, since he is a named trustee.
