Mississippi Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft
What is this form package?
The Mississippi Protecting Deceased Persons from Identity Theft form package is designed to help individuals address and prevent identity theft associated with deceased persons. This package contains essential documentation to notify creditors, government agencies, and other entities of an individual's death and any related identity theft. It includes various letters and guides that are crucial in managing the aftermath of identity theft and ensuring the deceased person's identity is secured.
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 document
This form package should be used when:
- A loved one has passed away, and you suspect that their identity may be at risk of theft or misuse.
- You need to notify various organizations, such as creditors and government agencies, about the deceased's death.
- There are indications that fraudulent accounts have been opened in the deceased person's name.
Intended users of this form package
- Family members or executors of the deceased person's estate.
- Individuals managing the affairs of a loved one who has died.
- Heirs or beneficiaries dealing with the financial ramifications of a loved one's death.
Steps to complete these forms
- Review the included forms and guides thoroughly.
- Gather all necessary information about the deceased person and any relevant financial accounts.
- Fill out the letters as indicated, ensuring accuracy in all details.
- Send the letters to the appropriate organizations and keep copies for your records.
- Follow up with entities as needed if no responses are received.
Notarization requirements for forms in this package
Forms in this package typically do not require notarization. However, certain states or document types may still need it. US Legal Forms provides online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for your convenience.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to notify all necessary creditors and agencies, leading to ongoing issues.
- Not gathering complete information about the deceasedâs accounts before filling out the forms.
- Overlooking the need for copies of documents or confirmation of notifications sent.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenient access to essential documents that can be downloaded immediately.
- Editability allows personalization of forms as needed for specific situations.
- Reliable guidance from licensed attorneys ensures the forms are compliant with legal requirements.
Legal use & context
- The forms are created based on Mississippi state law to assist in properly notifying relevant parties about a person's passing and related identity theft issues.
- Using these forms can help prevent unlawful use of the deceased person's identity and facilitate the management of their financial affairs.
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When a Social Security beneficiary dies, the death is usually reported to SSA by a family member, a funeral home, or a government agency. Whoever does the reporting, according to SSA, the death should be reported as soon as possible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Identity theft can victimize the dead. Identity thieves can strike even after death.The file contains the following information: Social Security number, name, date of birth, date of death, state of last known residence, and zip code of last lump sum payment.
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.
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.
