22 C.F.R. § 72.30 Bank deposits in foreign countries.
Title 22 - Foreign Relations
The existence of bank deposits when known should be reported to the legal representative, or other authorized person, who should be informed of the general procedure required by local law to withdraw such deposits and whether legal counsel is advisable for that purpose. There is no express provision of law authorizing the consular officer to withdraw or otherwise dispose of bank deposits in foreign countries left by deceased United States citizens. Such deposits, therefore, are considered for the purpose of the regulations in this part as forming no part of the personal estate of a decedent, and no Foreign Service fees are chargeable thereon (§72.53(c)). In the event that the consular officer is requested by the legal representative of the estate to withdraw bank balances on his behalf in order to defray local expenses in connection with the death and the settlement of the personal estate of the decedent, he may comply with such request if facilities are provided by the depository for this purpose. Funds withdrawn should be limited to the amount necessary to defray the expenses prescribed herein, and fees should be collected on the amount withdrawn, in accordance with §72.52.
Title 22: Foreign Relations
PART 72—DEATHS AND ESTATES
Personal Estates of Deceased Citizens
§ 72.30 Bank deposits in foreign countries.
