My brother has recently died and I have to prove to his bank

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In that case, you need to follow these documents to prove that you are his sister.

• The original Death Certificate, Fact of Death, or Coroner's Certificate.
• The will to confirm who is entitled to deal with the estate.
• If there's no will, a Grant of Probate to confirm who the executor of the estate is.
• Proof of the next of kin's identity and address.

If you're the next of kin, you'll need to make sure that all documents are original and that at least one piece of ID contains your full name.

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You may check if you can apply for probate. Only certain people can apply for probate. Who can apply depends on whether or not there’s a will.

If there’s a will, executors named in it can apply.

If there’s not a will, the closest living relative can apply.