What to do when a Bayer Heritage account holder dies
Contact Bayer Heritage — 10-step process, 6 required documents, and processing time varies by account type and complexity. pod accounts typically process faster than probate-dependent accounts. contact bayer heritage for specific timelines.
Phone1-304-455-4029
Toll-Free1-800-272-6003
Mailing Address
Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, 17612 Energy Rd, Proctor, WV 26055
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Phone1-304-455-4029
Toll-Free1-800-272-6003
Mailing Address
Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, 17612 Energy Rd, Proctor, WV 26055
WebsiteLearn more →
Member Services
Phone1-304-455-4029
Toll-Free1-800-272-6003
Mailing Address
Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, 17612 Energy Rd, Proctor, WV 26055
Verified Mar 2026
When a Bayer Heritage member passes away, the Member Services handles the transition of accounts to beneficiaries or the estate. Accounts with Payable on Death designations or trust ownership transfer outside of probate, while solely-owned accounts may require Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration from the probate court.
The claim process begins with a phone call to 1-304-455-4029. Have the account holder's full name, account numbers, and a certified death certificate available when making initial contact.
Death claim process
Here is the step-by-step death claim process at Bayer Heritage:
Filing a claim
1Contact Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union by phone at 800-272-6003 or visit any branch location
2Obtain a certified death certificate from the funeral home or the applicable state vital statistics office
3For joint accounts with right of survivorship: the surviving owner retains access to the account
4For POD accounts: beneficiaries present a death certificate and government-issued ID matching the beneficiary designation to claim funds
5For trust accounts: the successor trustee presents the trust document, death certificate, and government-issued ID; ownership of the account passes to the beneficiary upon the death of the last surviving trustee
6For accounts without POD or joint ownership: provide Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration from the appropriate county probate court
7For small estates in West Virginia: inquire about small estate procedures under W. Va. Code 44-1A
8Complete any required claim forms provided by Bayer Heritage
9Submit all documents in person at a branch or by mail to 17612 Energy Rd, Proctor, WV 26055
10Bayer Heritage reviews documentation and processes the account settlement
Required Documents
- Certified death certificate
- Government-issued photo ID for claimant
- Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (if probate required)
- Small estate affidavit (if applicable under state law)
- Trust documentation (if successor trustee is claiming trust accounts)
- IRA beneficiary distribution forms (for retirement accounts)
Account types addressed in the death claim process include individual accounts, joint accounts with right of survivorship, POD accounts, trust accounts, and IRA accounts. A trust account is not a part of a trustee's estate and does not pass under the trustee's will or by intestacy, unless the trustee survives all of the beneficiaries and all other trustees. For IRA beneficiary claims, separate distribution paperwork is required per the IRA agreement. After hours lost or stolen card support is available at 800-272-6003.
Processing timelines at Bayer Heritage: Processing time varies by account type and complexity. POD accounts typically process faster than probate-dependent accounts. Contact Bayer Heritage for specific timelines.. Incomplete documentation is the most common cause of delays—submitting all required documents with the initial claim helps avoid additional processing time.
Bayer Heritage requires several documents to process a claim, including Certified death certificate, Government-issued photo ID for claimant, and Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (if probate required), and additional documentation depending on the account type. Certified copies are typically needed—photocopies are generally not accepted for death certificates or court documents.
Frequently asked questions
Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union offers Payable on Death (POD) beneficiary designations on deposit accounts. Visit any branch, call 800-272-6003, or request a form by mail. Provide the full legal name and residential address of each beneficiary. Unless otherwise stated, all living beneficiaries receive equal shares upon death of the last surviving account owner, though you may designate unequal shares by providing percentages in writing. IRA accounts use a separate beneficiary designation process.
Contact Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union at 800-272-6003 or visit any branch. You will need a certified death certificate and additional documents depending on the account type. For joint accounts with right of survivorship, the surviving owner retains access. For POD accounts, beneficiaries present a death certificate and matching ID to claim funds. For trust accounts, the successor trustee presents trust documentation and the death certificate. For accounts requiring probate, Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration from the appropriate county court are needed.
A beneficiary may not withdraw funds from a trust account before all trustees are deceased. On the death of the last surviving trustee, ownership of the account passes to the trust beneficiary. The trust account is not part of a trustee's estate and does not pass under the trustee's will or by intestacy, unless the trustee survives all of the beneficiaries and all other trustees. The successor trustee should contact Bayer Heritage at 800-272-6003 with the trust document, death certificate, and government-issued ID.
Bayer Heritage's Member Services can be reached by phone at 1-800-272-6003 for questions throughout the claims process.
If the deceased held multiple Bayer Heritage accounts, each may require a separate claim or have different documentation requirements. The Member Services can confirm which accounts require individual attention and which can be processed together.
Phone1-304-455-4029
Toll-Free1-800-272-6003
Mailing Address
Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, 17612 Energy Rd, Proctor, WV 26055
WebsiteLearn more →
Phone1-304-455-4029
Toll-Free1-800-272-6003
Mailing Address
Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, 17612 Energy Rd, Proctor, WV 26055
WebsiteLearn more →
Member Services
Phone1-304-455-4029
Toll-Free1-800-272-6003
Mailing Address
Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, 17612 Energy Rd, Proctor, WV 26055
Verified Mar 2026
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