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.
Dear name of credit bureau: I am writing to request that a formal death notice be placed on the credit file of: Deceased's full name (with middle initial if used): Most recent address: Social Security number: Birthdate: Enclosed please find one copy of decedant's death certificate.
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.
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.
Report the person's death to banks, credit card companies, credit bureaus, and other financial organizations. And contact utilities and places where the person had memberships and subscriptions. Learn from the Federal Trade Commission what to do about any debts the person had.
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.