What to do when a Sikorsky FCU account holder dies
Contact Sikorsky FCU — 4-step process, 5 required documents, and varies based on account type, documentation provided, and whether probate is required
Sikorsky Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT 06614
Sikorsky Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT 06614
Member Services
Sikorsky Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT 06614
After a member of Sikorsky FCU 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, call Sikorsky FCU at (203) 377-2252. Have the account holder's full name, account numbers, and a certified death certificate ready before you call.
Death claim process
Here is the step-by-step death claim process at Sikorsky FCU:
Filing a claim
- POD accounts: named beneficiary provides government-issued ID to claim funds
- Trust-owned accounts: successor trustee provides trust documents and government-issued ID
- Non-POD/non-trust accounts: executor or administrator provides Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration
- Joint accounts with right of survivorship: surviving owner retains full access
Required Documents
- Certified death certificate
- Government-issued ID for beneficiary or claimant
- Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (if no POD, joint owner, or trust)
- Trust documents (if trust-owned account)
- Small estate affidavit (if applicable under Connecticut law)
What to know at this institution
For POD and joint accounts, funds are typically available relatively quickly once documentation is provided. For accounts requiring probate, Connecticut Small Estate procedures may apply for estates under the statutory threshold. Contact Sikorsky CU directly for current processing timelines.
Prepare your letter of instruction to Sikorsky FCU
Sikorsky FCU accepts a claimant-drafted letter of instruction. We draft it for you — addressed to Sikorsky FCU's verified claims department, with the documents it requires enclosed.
Build your letter of instructionExpected timelines at Sikorsky FCU: Varies based on account type, documentation provided, and whether probate is required. Delays are almost always caused by incomplete paperwork—gathering all required documents before filing the initial claim helps avoid back-and-forth.
Sikorsky FCU requires several documents to process a claim, including Certified death certificate, Government-issued ID for beneficiary or claimant, and Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (if no POD, joint owner, or trust), 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
Contact Sikorsky CU at (203) 377-2252 or (888) 753-5553, or visit any branch. For POD accounts, the named beneficiary presents a certified death certificate and government-issued ID to claim funds. For trust-owned accounts, the successor trustee provides trust documents and ID. For accounts without POD designation or trust ownership, the executor must provide Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration from probate court.
Sikorsky FCU's Member Services can be reached by phone at 1-888-753-5553 and fax at (203) 378-4787 for questions throughout the claims process.
When the deceased had multiple Sikorsky FCU accounts, some may need separate claims while others can be handled together. The Member Services can clarify what's needed for each account type.
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Sikorsky Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT 06614
Sikorsky Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT 06614
Member Services
Sikorsky Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, CT 06614
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