In Ohio, the responsibility for paying utility bills of a deceased person typically falls to their estate. If there are sufficient funds in the estate, the bills should be paid from those assets. If the estate is insolvent, family members are generally not legally obligated to pay the deceased's bills. However, it's advisable to check with the utility company and consult with an attorney for specific guidance based on the situation.
You can, but its fraud.
The estate has the responsibility to settle all debts, including utility bills, not the heirs. Once that is done, the remainder can be distributed.
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
If the deceased person is your wife then I think you are responsible for her medical bills
Identity theft is illegal, no matter what it's used for. If the person is caught they can expect to be punished.
You can pay your utility bills online, through automatic bank payments, by mail, or in person at the utility company's office or authorized payment locations.
Such bills should be turned over to the executor of the estate. They should pay legitimate bills and either close the account, or transfer it to the estate or the heir that will be taking over the property.
Bills are paid from the estate of the deceased.
There are many good ways to help pay off utility bills. There are state offered programs that will assist in paying off those bills until the person is able to. There is also private companies that will do the same when a person is in need.
It is not legal or ethical to have someone else put your name on a utility bill. Each person is responsible for their own utility bills.