The next few weeks
Notify credit card companies and close accounts
Call each credit card issuer with the death certificate. Balances become debts of the estate; don't pay them from your own account. Cancel any recurring charges attached to the card before you close it.
What you'll need
- A copy of the death certificate
- Card account numbers
Need help with this step?
Someone on our team can talk through this step with you, answer questions, and help you figure out what applies.
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