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Date Of Death Balance Letter With Credit Card In Alameda
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Multi-State
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Alameda
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US-0034LTR
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Yes, it is your responsibility. You may be asked to send in proof of death like a copy of the obituary or death certificate. Most credit card companies write off the debt owed when the card holder is deceased. It usually only takes one phone call....
You may be required to provide a copy of the person's death certificate and other legal documents. A joint account may remain open even after one of the people has died.
Using the credit report as your guide, contact all banks and credit card companies at which the deceased had an open account and close those accounts as quickly as possible. You will need to provide a certified copy of the death certificate to close the account.
Sample letter to creditors after death As the representative of decedent's first name, I am writing to inform you that they have passed away. Please cancel their account immediately. If there is an outstanding balance on the account, please notify me as soon as possible at the included address.
Provide copies of the death certificate or CRDA to each of the bureaus to show proof of death. You may even do so online. This allows the bureaus to update the portfolio and flag the accounts, which may also prevent possible identity theft should someone try to steal credit card information or SSN.
Birth, death, and marriage certificates and marriage licenses are issued by Alameda County. Please contact the Alameda County Clerk Recorder's office by calling 510-272-6362 or see their website for more information about obtaining a certificate.
Sample letter to creditors after death As the representative of decedent's first name, I am writing to inform you that they have passed away. Please cancel their account immediately. If there is an outstanding balance on the account, please notify me as soon as possible at the included address.
Using the credit report as your guide, contact all banks and credit card companies at which the deceased had an open account and close those accounts as quickly as possible. You will need to provide a certified copy of the death certificate to close the account.