What to do when a Del-One account holder dies
Contact Del-One — 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 del-one at 302-739-4496 for specific timelines.
Phone1-302-739-4496
Fax1-302-739-2868
Mailing Address
Del-One Federal Credit Union, 270 Beiser Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
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Phone1-302-739-4496
Fax1-302-739-2868
Mailing Address
Del-One Federal Credit Union, 270 Beiser Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
WebsiteLearn more →
Member Services
Phone1-302-739-4496
Fax1-302-739-2868
Mailing Address
Del-One Federal Credit Union, 270 Beiser Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
Verified Mar 2026
When a Del-One 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 1-302-739-4496. 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 Del-One:
Filing a claim
1Contact Del-One Federal Credit Union at 302-739-4496 or visit any branch to notify the credit union of the member's passing
2Obtain a certified copy of the death certificate from the funeral home or Delaware Office of Vital Statistics
3For joint accounts with right of survivorship: the surviving owner retains access; present the certified death certificate and government-issued photo ID at a branch
4For POD accounts: each named beneficiary presents a certified death certificate and government-issued photo ID matching the POD designation to claim their share of the funds
5For accounts without POD or joint ownership: provide Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration issued by the Delaware Register of Wills to establish authority to claim the account
6For small estates: inquire about Delaware small estate affidavit procedures (Del. Code tit. 12, sec. 2306) to determine if simplified claim processing is available
7For trust accounts: the successor trustee presents the trust agreement or Certificate of Trust along with their government-issued photo ID and certified death certificate
8Complete any required claim forms provided by Del-One
9Submit all required documents in person at any branch or by mail to 270 Beiser Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
10Del-One reviews the documentation and processes the account settlement
Required Documents
- Certified copy of the death certificate
- Government-issued photo ID for the claimant
- Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (if probate is required)
- Small estate affidavit (if applicable under Delaware law, Del. Code tit. 12, sec. 2306)
- Trust agreement or Certificate of Trust (if successor trustee is claiming trust accounts)
- IRA beneficiary distribution forms (for retirement accounts, per the IRA agreement)
Account types addressed in the death claim process include individual accounts, joint accounts with right of survivorship, POD accounts, trust accounts, and IRA accounts. For IRA beneficiary claims, separate distribution paperwork is required per the IRA agreement. Del-One may require additional documentation depending on the specific circumstances of the estate. Accounts are insured up to $1,000,000 through a combination of NCUA federal insurance and Excess Share Insurance Corporation (ESI) private insurance.
Processing timelines at Del-One: Processing time varies by account type and complexity. POD accounts typically process faster than probate-dependent accounts. Contact Del-One at 302-739-4496 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.
Del-One requires several documents to process a claim, including Certified copy of the death certificate, Government-issued photo ID for the claimant, and Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (if probate is 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
Del-One Federal Credit Union offers Payable on Death (POD) beneficiary designations on deposit accounts. Visit any of Del-One's 10 branches across Delaware, call 302-739-4496, or request a form by mail. Provide the full legal name and residential address of each beneficiary. The beneficiary has no access to the account until the death of all account owners. IRA accounts use a separate beneficiary designation process. A trust may be named as a POD beneficiary on deposit accounts.
Contact Del-One Federal Credit Union at 302-739-4496 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 certified death certificate and matching government-issued ID to claim funds. For accounts requiring probate, Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration from the Delaware Register of Wills are needed.
Del-One's Member Services can be reached by phone at 1-302-739-4496 and fax at 1-302-739-2868 for questions throughout the claims process.
If the deceased held multiple Del-One 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.
Phone1-302-739-4496
Fax1-302-739-2868
Mailing Address
Del-One Federal Credit Union, 270 Beiser Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
WebsiteLearn more →
Phone1-302-739-4496
Fax1-302-739-2868
Mailing Address
Del-One Federal Credit Union, 270 Beiser Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
WebsiteLearn more →
Member Services
Phone1-302-739-4496
Fax1-302-739-2868
Mailing Address
Del-One Federal Credit Union, 270 Beiser Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
Verified Mar 2026
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