What to do when a Brooklyn Coop account holder dies
Contact Brooklyn Coop — 5-step process, 5 required documents, and joint accounts transfer upon notification and submission of death certificate. pod beneficiaries typically receive funds within 5-10 business days after submitting required documentation. accounts requiring probate depend on surrogate's court timelines.
Phone1-718-418-8232
Emailinfo@brooklyn.coop
Mailing Address
Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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Phone1-718-418-8232
Emailinfo@brooklyn.coop
Mailing Address
Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
WebsiteLearn more→
Member Services
Phone(718) 418-8232
Emailinfo@brooklyn.coop
Mailing Address
Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Verified May 2026
After a Brooklyn Coop member dies, the Member Services manages the transfer of accounts. POD-designated and trust-owned accounts pass directly to beneficiaries. Accounts held solely in the member's name may require probate court documents—Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration—before funds can be released.
To start a claim, contact Brooklyn Coop by phone at (718) 418-8232 or email documentation to info@brooklyn.coop. You will need the account holder's full name, account numbers, and a certified death certificate.
Death claim process
Follow these steps to file a death claim with Brooklyn Coop:
Filing a claim
1
Contact Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union at (718) 418-8232 or visit a branch to report a member's passing
2
Provide the deceased member's information:
- Full legal name
- Social Security number
- Date of death
3
Submit required documents:
- Certified copy of the death certificate
- Government-issued ID of the responsible party
4
Choose the appropriate settlement path:
- Joint accounts: surviving owner retains the account with right of survivorship after submitting the death certificate
- POD accounts: named beneficiaries receive funds upon providing death certificate and government-issued ID
- Accounts without beneficiaries or joint owners: a court-appointed legal representative (executor or administrator) must provide Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration
5
Brooklyn Cooperative reviews all documentation and processes distribution of funds
Required Documents
- Certified death certificate
- Government-issued photo ID of the claimant(s)
- Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (if probate required)
- Trust documents and Tax ID Number (if trust-owned account)
- Small Estate Affidavit (if estate qualifies under New York Surrogate's Court Procedure Act)
Brooklyn Cooperative does not publish a dedicated deceased member procedure online. Contact the credit union directly at (718) 418-8232 or visit any branch. Under New York law, accounts below the small estate threshold may qualify for simplified settlement through a Small Estate Affidavit filed with Surrogate's Court.
How long the process takes at Brooklyn Coop: Joint accounts transfer upon notification and submission of death certificate. POD beneficiaries typically receive funds within 5-10 business days after submitting required documentation. Accounts requiring probate depend on Surrogate's Court timelines. The most common reason for delays is missing or incomplete documentation, so submitting everything upfront is the best way to keep things moving.
Documentation required by Brooklyn Coop includes Certified death certificate, Government-issued photo ID of the claimant(s), and Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (if probate required), along with additional paperwork that varies by account type. All death certificates and court documents must be certified copies.
Frequently asked questions
Brooklyn Cooperative supports Payable on Death (POD) beneficiary designations on deposit accounts. Beneficiary designations are made on the membership application. Visit any branch (Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, or East New York) with a government-issued photo ID to add or update beneficiaries. You will need each beneficiary's full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, and relationship to you. If no beneficiary is designated, the account falls under the control of the deceased member's estate per New York State law.
Brooklyn Coop's Member Services can be reached by phone at (718) 418-8232 and email at info@brooklyn.coop for questions throughout the claims process.
When the deceased had multiple Brooklyn Coop accounts, some may need separate claims while others can be handled together. The Member Services can clarify what's needed for each account type.
Phone1-718-418-8232
Emailinfo@brooklyn.coop
Mailing Address
Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
WebsiteLearn more→
Phone1-718-418-8232
Emailinfo@brooklyn.coop
Mailing Address
Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
WebsiteLearn more→
Member Services
Phone(718) 418-8232
Emailinfo@brooklyn.coop
Mailing Address
Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Verified May 2026
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