This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The credit card company may request a copy of the death certificate or any paperwork relating to the estate. This is a great opportunity for you to reiterate your request to close the account in writing. If the account is a joint account, the issuer will simply remove your loved one's name from the account.
I am writing to inform you that my husband, (Name of deceased), recently passed away, and he had outstanding debts with your company. While I am not listed as a co-signer on any of these loans or credit cards, I am in the process of opening a small estate for my husband, and the court has accepted my filing.
Ing to California Probate Law, the first step in alerting creditors that someone has passed away is by completing a Notice of Administration to Creditors (form DE-157).
Respected Sir/Madam, I am writing to you with a heavy heart to inform you of the demise of my husband, Mr. Rajeev Singh, who had a savings account in your esteemed bank. It is a difficult time for our family, and I need to settle his financial affairs.
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.
It's quite easy to notify the credit card companies; be sure to obtain copies of your loved one's death certificate for proof of their passing. Simply contact the major credit bureaus to have their credit report flagged, and contact each financial company listed on the report to notify them of the death.