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Deceased Depositor Bank Claim Survivorship Affidavit & Indemnity

বাংলা বিবরণ: মৃত ব্যক্তির ব্যাংক ব্যালেন্স ক্লেম এফিডেভিট

Joint affidavit by surviving legal heirs authorizing one representative to withdraw savings account and fixed deposit funds of a deceased relative without nomination.

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Submission Authority: Bank Branch Manager (Settlement of Deceased Accounts) · Ghatal Dewani Court

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Required Stamp Paper

₹50 / ₹100 Stamp Paper

Filing & Submission Office

Bank Branch Manager (Settlement of Deceased Accounts)

Mandatory Supporting Documents Required

Before getting this proforma typed and attested, ensure you have the following original and xerox documents ready:

  • Death Certificate of Depositor
  • Legal Heir Certificate from BDO/Municipality
  • KYC of all legal heirs
  • Two Surety Indemnity signatures

Drafting Guidelines & Notary Verification

In West Bengal, affidavits intended for Bank Branch Manager (Settlement of Deceased Accounts) must comply strictly with statutory court margins (3.5 cm left margin, double-spaced lines) to ensure acceptance without objection.

The deponent must personally sign or append a thumb impression on the stamp paper before an appointed First Class Notary Public or Judicial Magistrate, carrying original photo identity proofs.

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Send your photos or document details over WhatsApp. We prepare verbatim drafts, verify West Bengal registry proformas, and coordinate attestation at Ghatal Dewani Court.

Ghatal, Dist.- Paschim Medinipur - 721212