Alaska Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft
What this form package covers
The Alaska Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft form package provides essential documents designed to help families safeguard a deceased individual's personal information. It addresses the serious issue of identity theft that can occur after a person's death, allowing survivors to notify various entities of the death and respond to potential misuse of the deceased's identifying information. This package contains a comprehensive set of letters and forms created by licensed attorneys specifically for this purpose, making it a reliable choice for those needing to protect their loved one's identity even after they have passed away.
What’s included in this form package
- Identity Theft Contact Table
- Guide for Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft
- Checklist for Remedying Identity Theft of Deceased Persons
- Letter to Membership Programs Notifying Them of Death
- Letter to Report False Submission of Deceased Person's Information
- Letter to Credit Card Companies and Financial Institutions Notifying Them of Death
- Letter to Credit Reporting Bureaus or Agencies Requesting Copy of Deceased Person's Credit Report and Placement of Deceased Alert
- Letter to Social Security Administration Notifying Them of Death
- Letter to Creditor, Collection Agencies, Credit Issuer or Utility Company Notifying Them of Death
- Letter to Insurance Company Notifying Them of Death
- Letter to Department of Motor Vehicles Notifying Them of Death
- Letter to Other Entities Notifying Them of Death
- Letter to Law Enforcement Notifying Them of Identity Theft of Deceased Person
When to use this form package
This form package is necessary in several scenarios, including:
- After the death of a loved one to prevent identity theft.
- When you receive notifications of fraudulent activity using the deceased's identity.
- To formally notify creditors, government agencies, and financial institutions of the individual's death.
- If the deceased had membership accounts or contracts that need to be closed or transferred.
Who needs this form package
- Family members or close relatives of a deceased individual.
- Legal representatives handling the estate of a deceased person.
- Executors or administrators of a deceased estate.
- Anyone needing to manage the identity of a deceased person to prevent misuse or fraud.
Steps to complete these forms
- Review all included forms and letters carefully.
- Fill in the required information for each document, making sure to include accurate details of the deceased and the notifying parties.
- Follow the instructions in the guide for each form to understand its purpose and how to use it.
- Send out the letters to the relevant entities as directed, keeping copies for your records.
- Monitor responses and resolve any issues relating to identity theft as outlined in the checklist.
Do documents in this package require notarization?
Forms in this package usually don’t need notarization, but certain jurisdictions or signing circumstances may require it. US Legal Forms provides a secure online notarization option powered by Notarize, accessible 24/7 from anywhere.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to notify all necessary creditors and agencies of the deceased's death.
- Not keeping copies of sent letters for record-keeping.
- Leaving out important details in the letters, which can delay responses.
- Overlooking the need for follow-up if responses are not received promptly.
Why use this package online
- Convenient online access to all necessary forms, available for immediate download.
- Editable documents that allow you to personalize letters as needed.
- Designed by licensed attorneys, ensuring the completeness and legality of the forms included.
- Saves time and money compared to hiring an attorney for similar services.
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The Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) does not reappoint a Social Security number to someone else after the original owner's death. The SSA estimates that there are enough new number combinations to last well into the next SEVERAL generations.
Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report. Freeze Your Credit Report. Order Your Free Credit Reports. Buy Your Credit Reports. Monitor Your Accounts Online. Enroll in Credit Monitoring. Keep Your Social Security Number Safe. Pick Up Your Check Order.
Limit the amount of personal information you share about the deceased in newspaper and online obituaries. Notify the Social Security Administration of the death. Send the IRS a copy of the death certificate so that the agency can note that the person is deceased.
Evidence is mounting that identity thieves are using personal information from the recently deceased to open new credit cards under the dead person's name. It's ghoulish, all right, but it's also stoppable.Another study, this one from Gartner, says that credit card fraud is the number one type of I.D.
It's called ghosting, and it's both scary and surprising. Ghosting is a form of identity theft. It occurs when someone uses the personal information of a dead person, often for monetary gain. A savvy criminal can take over bank accounts, apply for new credit cards, and even file for fraudulent tax refunds.
An identity thief's use of a deceased person's Social Security number may create problems for family members.Sometimes delays in reporting can provide time for identity thieves to collect enough personal information to open credit accounts or take other fraudulent actions using the deceased's information.
For joint accounts, remove the deceased's name. Report the death to Social Security by calling 800-772-1213. Contact the department of motor vehicles to cancel the deceased's driver's license, to prevent duplicates from being issued to fraudsters.
What happens to your Social Security number after you die? The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a national file of reported deaths for the purpose of paying appropriate benefits.The SSA generally receives reports of death from a family member or a funeral home.
Identity thieves can strike even after death. An identity thief's use of a deceased person's Social Security number may create problems for family members.The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a national file of reported deaths for the purpose of paying appropriate benefits.
