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It would be advisable to contact the customer service department to find out the exact procedures. Some creditors/lenders will require a copy of the death certificate others only need written correspondence containing the date of death,the writer's relationship to the person, and so forth.

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Q: How do you close a credit card account for a deceased parent?
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Can a surviving spouse use her deceased husbands credit card?

Only if she is also on the account. If not, then absolutely not. You can get yourself in a heap of trouble by using the credit card of a deceased person. You must notify the credit card company of the death and close that account.


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The executor of the estate has a Letter of Authority that will allow them to close the account.


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Can a bank close your account after bankruptcy if you never bounced checks and have no line of credit with them?

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If you close your account with a balance will this hurt your credit or your credit score?

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