Yes, surviving family members are not responsible for the contract nor any outstanding debt associated with such. An exception MIGHT be a surviving spouse where the married couple resided in a community property state.
does verizon require a contract
Yes you can
If you are on a contract with a phone company you can get a free upgrade if you are on contract with them, you just need to talk to Verizon about free Verizon phones while on contract.
Here's a Verizon phone with no contract: http://www.buy.com/specialty_store_6/verizon-cell-phones-with-no-contracts/67266.html . You'll need to buy service separately,
Buying the phone from Verizon can save you money, time, and effort. Verizon has excellent prices on mobile phones, and it's easier to buy the phone with a contract than to buy the phone and contract separately.
The account holder that placed the phone on the lost list must call Verizon Wireless to have it removed.
People that have smartphones with Verizon may have no contract they just buy the smart phone in a very expensive price but with no contract. Just go to the Verizon website and see the plans.
"A major benefit of a Vodafone contract versus a Verizon contract is that with Vodafone you can upgrade 6 months earlier than Verizon. Also, Vodafone has a buyback program where you can cash in your old mobile phone, whereas Verizon does not have this type of deal."
I would like to know if its possible to turn my verizon contract phone and switch it to a pre-pay??
Verizon.com is a great resource for you since you are specifically asking about Verizon. They have excellent customer service available by phone, internet or at the Verizon shops.
Yes, you can get a no contract phone with Verizon. You can buy it everywhere, even at the Verizon store. But you have to be aware that certain discounts do not count when you buy a no contract phone, and your phone has to be verizon compatible.
You need to go and ask Verizon what your options are (it will depend on the contract you signed).