Note: Fiduciary accounts cannot be Savings Club accounts.
Do not open an account or accept an application if you cannot form a reasonable belief that you know the true identity of the person seeking to open an account.
ALL legal documents for estate accounts MUST be reviewed by Call Me Direct (CMD) for approval before proceeding with opening or revising an account.
Once documents are obtained, do the following:
- Scan and email all documents to _Call Me Direct to review.
- Call Me Direct reviews the documents and takes one of the following actions:
- Approves the account opening or change
- If the documents are approved, CMD completes a Document Review Coversheet and emails the associate opening/revising the account.
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The Document Review Coversheet from CMD MUST be imaged with account documents.
- Note: MUST have account number written in the top right corner.
- Approves the account opening or change
To open a new estate account, do the following:
Beginning Process
- If the client is new to CCB, meet him or her in person.
- Ask the client to complete the Client Profile sheet. Once completed, review and discuss immediate and future needs and expectations.
- Place the Personal Account/Cross-Sell Information sheet facing the client. Ask the client to complete the bottom portion of the sheet, then assist the client in selecting the account that best meets his/her needs. (For more information see New Account Qualifying Questions.)
- Explain the account benefits including minimum balance requirements and additional services available (Fiduciary Access to Debit Cards and Online Banking Services, Bounce Protection, Mobile Banking, Zelle, and Bank Direct services).
- For product types, features, and benefits details, see the Product Knowledge Center.
- Cross-sell additional products and services to meet the client's needs using the Personal Account/Cross-Sell Information sheet.
- Discuss office locations, business hours, Instant Issue locations, ITM Locations, and CCB history.
- Depending on the type of client, do one of the following:
New Clients
Obtain one primary and one secondary or two primary forms of identification from all owners and signers. Note: All primary identification must be valid (not expired) and contain a photograph.
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Request one form of primary identification. In addition, you can request the Inquiry Identification Code (IIC) from the client.
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- Carefully examine the identification for the expiration date, client’s date of birth, photograph, and signature of the client. Note: If the personal identification documentation is not provided, do not open the account. See Detecting Red Flags in ID Verification.
- Obtain the appropriate legal documentation for the corresponding fiduciary account type. Note: You MUST provide the documentation to Call Me Direct for review and approval prior to opening a fiduciary account.
- Click the links below for details on the required documentation:
The query for existing personal CIF
- In Xperience > SilverLake > CIF Menu > CIF Inquiry.
- Search by client TIN.
- If you do not find an existing CIF, navigate to Building a Personal CIF.
- For each CIF found, click the client name or CIF. Note: Query the existing account and relationship CIF(s), and ensure the following information is up-to-date:
- Inquiry Identification Code -- required
- Mailing address
- IRS address
- Phone number(s)
- Email address
- Primary and secondary identification information (for example: number, issue date, expiration date)
- In Xperience > SilverLake > StreamLine Platform Menu > Create New Accounts.
- On the Inquiry/Website Selection page, determine if a ChexSystems inquiry is required.
- If an inquiry is required, check Inquire using ChexSystems.
- Click OK.
- Once the StreamLine New Account Entry page displays, continue by clicking the Estate tab.
Build the CIF
Use the following information to build the Estate CIF:
Required Field | Entry |
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Tax ID Number | EIN # from IRS |
Tax ID Number Type | T - Business |
Tax ID Certification | Today's Date |
Class Code | N - Non Personal |
Customer Identification Maintenance | None - Override |
Inquiry ID Code | Verbal password selected by client |
NAICS Code | Write down information from Google |
FinCIN Legal Entity | Exclude |
Exclusion Reason | CV - Capture in Verafin |
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Build the Account
On the StreamLine New Account Entry page, do the following:
- In the Branch field, enter Branch number.
- From the Application drop-down menu, choose D - DDA.
- In the Platform Type field click the ellipsis
for product options.
- Select the appropriate consumer product type and click OK.
- In the Account Number field click the ellipsis
to populate an account number and click OK.
- The first CIF pulled into an account will always be the primary account holder. Be sure you double-check the relationship codes to ensure you are pulling in the correct person or entity.
- Enter the client's name (LAST name FIRST name), CIF #, or TIN.
- Click OK. Xperience displays the following message: Existing Customer found.
- Click Select.
- Review the CIF information and update accordingly.
- If the client is using an alternate mailing address, make the appropriate selection and enter information accordingly. For more information see the Alternate Address tab under Address Changes.
- Click OK.
- Delete the client name in the Short name, CIF, or TIN number field.
- In the Short name, CIF, or TIN number field, enter the executor (personal representative) of the estate name (LAST name FIRST name).
- Be sure you double-check the relationship codes to ensure you are pulling in the correct person or entity.
- Click OK.
- Click Display.
- Click Select.
- In the Relationship Details section, click the ellipsis
then Next Records to choose X EXECUTOR.
- Click Select.
- Click OK. Xperience now displays both the primary and executors under the Relationship field.
- Delete the client name in the Short name, CIF, or TIN number field.
- Click OK.
- If required, on the Deposits Master screen click the ellipsis
to add an Account Officer Code.
- Click OK.
- Title the account in the Customer Details fields. ESTATE OF {Client's name} auto-populates in the Customer Name field.
- In the Additional Name 1 field enter the name of the authorized signer (for example: {Client's name} Personal Representative).
Line 2 Reg E ATM/OD Opt-in Flag
Estate accounts are not eligible for bounce protection. For more information see Regulation E.
- Click the ellipsis
.
- Select D DECLINE.
- Click the ellipsis
Line 20 Class Code
- Click the ellipsis
.
- Click Next Records.
- Choose E ESTATE. Note: If the account is an IRA, I INDIVIDUAL displays by default in the class code field.
- Click Select.
- Click the ellipsis
Line 30 Initial Deposit Amount
Enter the amount the client is depositing. Note: The initial deposit must be either $50 in cash or in approved checks. This information prints on the signature card.
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Line 45 Primary CIF Inquiry Code
Enter this code when building the CIF. If the field is blank, ask the client to choose an Inquiry ID Code.
Delete Line 160 Marketing Code
- Click the ellipsis
.
- Select the appropriate code (for example: BB Billboard, CA Consumer Deposit Acquisition, RF Referral, Friend, Family, FB Facebook).
- Click the ellipsis
Line 990 Source of Funds
- Click the ellipsis
.
- Choose one of the following:
- G Existing Client - New $ Bank
- G1 Existing Client - Existing $
- 1N New Client
- Click Select.
- Click the ellipsis
- Click OK.
- Verafin launches in a new window.
- Complete a Due Diligence questionnaire using Verafin. For more information on Verafin click here.
- Xperience displays a message indicating all fields have been verified.
- Click OK.
Line 10 Ownership of Account
- Click the ellipsis
.
- Click Next Records.
- Select ES ESTATE ACCOUNT.
- Click the ellipsis
Line 120 If NEW Account, was the Verafin Questionnaire completed?
- If creating a new account, enter Y - Yes.
- If revising an account, enter N - No.
Line 140 If Revised Account, was CIF and Verafin Questionnaire Update?
- If creating a new account, enter N - No.
- If revising an account, enter Y - Yes.
- Click OK. Xperience displays a message indicating all fields have been verified.
- Click OK.
Line 10 Rights at Death
- Click the ellipsis
.
- Select S - Single Party Account (Florida and Alabama only).
- Click the ellipsis
- Click OK. Xperience displays a message indicating all fields have been verified.
- Click OK.
- On the Optional Record Items screen, select all that apply:
- On the StreamLine New Account Entry screen, from each drop-down menu choose:
- View/Print/Email Documents? Select Y - Yes.
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Upload Account? The system defaults to N-No.
- Click View Documents.
- In the View Order box type 1 for the FL Signature Card to review the signature card for accuracy prior to uploading the account.
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Another account for these customers?
- Select N - No.
- If there are no more accounts to be opened for the client click OK.
- If the client wishes to open another account (for example: Savings) select Y - Yes.
- Click OK.
- From the Submit to eSign drop-down menu select B - Both eSign and Print for Print Selection items.
- Click OK. A new window opens for eSign. See eSign for more information.
- Ensure the accuracy of information under the Backup Withholding Certifications section.
- Certify the TIN of the primary owner.
- If the client registered for Online Banking, advise the client that he/she will be required to accept the Online Banking Terms & Conditions when first logging in to Online Banking.
- Give the client the welcome packet and all required disclosures and brochures including the Terms and Conditions brochure, the Services and Fees brochure, Truth-in-Savings Disclosure, and Truth-In-Savings Addendum.
- Review the materials with the client.
- Give a copy of the signature card to the client.
- Ensure the client reviews the signature card for accuracy of the information he/she has provided and acknowledges receipt of a completed copy of the form.
- For Florida accounts, ensure the client initials the Ownership and Rights at Death Sections.
- If all documents have been signed using eSign, submit them using eSign. Any documents not submitted through eSign place with the daily work for imaging following the Document Imaging procedures.
- For a resolution, do the following (not every account has a resolution):
- Have the client verify all information on the resolution.
- If a secretary for the business is designated in the provided legal documents, have him or her sign the resolution in the fields indicated.
- Have the designated signers complete the Powers Granted section to indicate that those designated by legal documents or the supporting affidavit have the authority to perform the following acts:
- Endorse checks and orders for the payment of money
- Make withdrawals
- Transfer funds on deposit with CCB
- If the client wants checks, order new checks in Streamline. The client’s account is automatically debited in 3-4 weeks.
- Accept the opening deposit from the client, which must be either $50 in cash or $50 in approved checks. Note: For opening deposits made by check(s), see place a new account hold.
- Complete the appropriate credit memo ticket for the following accounts:
- Checking/money market account – Checking/MMA credit memo
- Savings/Club account – Savings/Club credit memo
- Complete the following information legibly on the credit memo:
- Date
- Title of account
- Account number
- Tran. code
- Client's initial deposit
- Approved by
- Write the client's initial deposit legibly above the account number.
- Take the credit memo ticket to the teller line with the new account deposit.
- The teller completes the deposit transaction and provides a receipt to the client.
Quick Reference Guide
Legal Documents
ALL legal documents for estate accounts MUST be reviewed by Call Me Direct (CMD) for approval before proceeding with opening or revising an account.
Obtain the following documentation for CMD review:
- Certified copy of the deceased's death certificate
- Letters of Administration
- Letters of Administration are administered by the clerk of courts and appoint a personal representative of an estate
Once documents are obtained, do the following:
- Scan and email all estate documents to _Call Me Direct to review.
- Call Me Direct reviews the documents and takes one of the following actions:
- Approves the account opening or change
- If the documents are approved, CMD completes a Document Review Coversheet and emails the associate opening/revising the account.
- The Document Review Coversheet from CMD MUST be imaged with account documents.
- Denies the account opening or change
- Approves the account opening or change
CIP/CIF Requirements
- EIN Number for the Estate
- Primary & Secondary ID viewed for Personal Representative(s)
- Social Security Number or Individual Tax Identification Number for Personal Representative(s)
- W8-BEN (Non-resident Alien ONLY)
Account Title & Signature Requirement Examples
Title
- ESTATE OF JOHN BROWN
MARK JONES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Signature
- Mark Jones
Codes for Building CIF
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Class Code
- N - Non-Personal (Estate)
- P - Personal (Personal Representative)
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Tax ID Code
- T - Business (Estate EIN)
- I - Individual - US Citizen or Resident Alien (signer(s))
- F - Non-Resident Alien - ITIN (signer)
- G - Non-Resident Alien - SSN Work Only (signer)
- H - Non-Resident Alien - SSN Non Work (signer)
- E - Non-Resident Alien - No TIN/DOES NOT meet the SPT (leave SSN field blank)
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FinCen Legal Entity - Always Select "Exclude"
- Exclusion Reason
- FP - Foreign Person (Non-Resident Alien)
- NP - Natural Person (US Citizen or Resident Alien)
- Exclusion Reason
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Insider Code (if applicable)
- C - Community Board Member
- D - Director
- E - Associate
- O - Officer
- X - Executive Officer
Codes for Creating Account
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Account Class Code
- E - Estate
- I - Individual (will default if Account is an IRA)
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Ownership
- ES - Estate Account
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Relationship Code
- P - Primary (Estate)
- X - Executor (Personal Representative)
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Is this a Business Account Type?
- N - No
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Is Business a Foreign Entity?
- N - No
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Is this a Fiduciary Account Type?
- Y - Yes
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Rights at Death
- S - Single Party Account (Florida & Alabama Only)