Idaho Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft
Overview of this form package
The Idaho Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft form package contains essential documents designed to help protect the identifying information of deceased individuals from identity theft. This package includes tools for notifying creditors, government agencies, and other entities following the death of an individual. Unique to this package, it not only offers direct notifications but also provides a checklist and guide to streamline the recovery process from identity theft, distinguishing it from other standard legal form packages.
Documents contained in this 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 package is necessary when an individual passes away and there is a concern about their identifying information being used fraudulently. Common scenarios include:
- Receiving suspicious bills or collection notices in the deceased person's name.
- Identifying unauthorized accounts or charges related to the deceased.
- Needing to notify institutions of a death to prevent potential misuse of the deceased's identity.
- Handling the aftermath of identity theft that has occurred post-mortem.
Who this form package is for
- Executors or administrators of an estate.
- Family members or representatives managing the affairs of a deceased person.
- Individuals responsible for addressing identity theft claims related to a deceased loved one.
Steps to complete these forms
- Review the included guide for protecting deceased persons from identity theft to understand the process.
- Complete the necessary letters by inserting the required information specific to the deceased individual.
- Use the Checklist for Remedying Identity Theft to navigate and document your progress.
- Keep copies of all correspondence and notifications for your records.
- Store all completed documents in a secure location, such as a safe deposit box, to ensure privacy and protection.
Notarization requirements for forms in this package
Notarization is not commonly needed for forms in this package. However, if your state’s laws require it, our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize documents online 24/7 without in-person visits.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to notify all relevant institutions promptly, potentially resulting in further identity theft.
- Not keeping copies of all letters and communications for future reference.
- Overlooking to update the status of accounts or accounts associated with the deceased person after notifying creditors.
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- Instant access to all required forms and guides related to protecting deceased persons from identity theft.
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FAQ
Identity Theft of a Deceased PersonIdentity thieves can get personal information about deceased individuals by reading obituaries, stealing death certificates, or searching genealogy websites that sometimes provide death records from the Social Security Death Index.
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.
Agencies by telephone to report the death: Experian (888-397-3742), Equifax (800-685-1111) and TransUnion (800-888-4213). Request the credit report is flagged as Deceased.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
