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How do you close a credit card after ones death I want to pay off the cards and close the accounts. What steps do I take?
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∙ 16y ago
Call the company, it is likely that they'll ask for a copy of the death certificate to close the accounts.
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How do you find out if someone is using credit cards of a deceased person?
The most obvious way would be to check the statements for usage. And all credit cards should be notified as soon as possible of the death of the holder and the accounts cancelled.
How do you remove name on credit cards after death?
You would contact the credit card company. They would probably need a copy of the death certificate in order to remove the name. If the account is in that name only, the estate would pay off the loan and close the account.
Death of a spouse credit card debt?
My husband has several credit cards in full swing...He pays on them...To whom the are for I don't know or what has been charged on them.... In no way can I pay for these after his death....what can I do....
Who is responsible for credit card debt after death in NJ?
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts including credit cards. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
What is the law in Florida regarding credit cards after death of the card holder?
The survivor or survivors are not responsble for paying it off.
If my husband dies and leaves credit card debt and our childrens parent plus loan debt am I responsible for assuming the debt in PA?
not if you have death insurance on the loan and credit cards
In California is a spouse responsible for a deceased spouse's credit cards?
If your name is on the account you have to pay. If not, you need to send a copy of the Death Certificate.
What happens to a person who dies and now her credit cards are coming in There is no will there is no estate no insurance no savings Do you tell the credit cards that the person is dead?
Yes, you need a death certificate, which you will need to fax/mail into the company. Just tell them the person is dead, and ask for their policy, each company is slightly different but all of them require a death certificate.
If your mother passed away with no assets what happens to her credit card debt?
Of course, I can't give you advice. But here is a suggestion. If the credit cards are in her name alone, there is no problem. Open a P.O. Box just for correspondence to the credit card companies and use it when sending and receiving mail from them. Make several copies of the death certificate, and send one to each credit card company. Expect them to close the accounts. Don't offer payment. Don't sign anything. Refuse to be intimidated. You are not responsible for her debts. If you must give them a reply or explanation, simply tell them the card holder is deceased and there is no money, no assets, nothing. Then forget about it.
How can next of kin close the bank and credit card accounts for a deceased person in US without a will?
sometimes just a death certificate is needed, but if any money is owed you willl be responsible, and if any money is due, you may need an executer of estate order, which you can get fairly easy from an attorney.
If we transfer the house to a different person after the death of the owner what happens to the credit card debt of the decedent?
You can't transfer the house until the debts are resolved. The house may have to be sold to pay the credit cards.
Who is responsible for credit card debt after death in Canada?
The estate has to pay off the debts including credit cards. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
