> Was the bank account opened in California? That may be the reason.
That shouldn't be a justification if the person doesn't actually live in the state anymore.
I have bank accounts in states I haven't lived for decades and that hasn't been any issue. Heck I even autodeposit my salary (from California) to my primary bank account in a different state, out of habit.
(It's good for credit rating to keep long-standing accounts open, so that's why I never close accounts if I move.)
