Spirit world

By Anonymous - 21/01/2017 10:00

Today, I got another in a year-long string of threatening letters about my late mother's credit card bill. I've called the credit company repeatedly to settle the account, but they won't talk to me because I'm not authorized to access it. Hope they have a Ouija board. FML
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Heteroscodra 8

Won't a death certificate help in this case? Either way, I'm sorry for the trouble they're giving you about it.

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anarchy_dropzz 11

If they don't want to help you, then don't pay the bill. Ignore them.

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Heteroscodra 8

Won't a death certificate help in this case? Either way, I'm sorry for the trouble they're giving you about it.

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mariri9206 32

It should be enough but some places are not very bright or just like to make things difficult.

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anarchy_dropzz 11

If they don't want to help you, then don't pay the bill. Ignore them.

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Enslaved 36

The OP isn't required to pay anything at all. It was his mother's debt not his. Credit cards aren't secured.

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73012211 17

Not necessarily. Often, next of kin is stuck with people's debts. When my friend's dad passed away, he had to pay off his dad's entire estate- his dad was in huge debt, with over 10 credit cards, thousands each. Some companies forgave some of the debt with a certificate of death, but many didn't.

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Blurgas 16

Yea, debt cannot be inherited, it has to be brought against the estate of the deceased. If that doesn't cover it, the collector is shit out of luck. Also I think the collectors harassment of OP may be illegal, and that OP might be able to get compensation for it. Not a lawyer though, so take that as you may

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saffy66 34

Is there an estate lawyer? Have them write a letter.

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False_Stupidity 41

Sounds like the credit card company is none too bright if they don't get the fact that the only "authorised" person is deceased.

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iswearimhuman 12

They have no right to threaten you in the first place let alone shut you down when you actually make the effort to settle the account. Who the hell is running this company??

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jcash52426 5

First sorry to hear about your mom Second I would try to go in person with a death certificate showing you mom has passed if this still won't settle the account with you then don't worry about it. Your mom credit score doesn't matter any more.

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onceuponatime456 16

Tell them to stop calling. The debt is not yours!

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Sharall 10

You actually need to send them a certified copy of her death certificate by mail. Make sure they have to sign for it so you have proof they received it. Had to do that with both grandparents.

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niallo 23

This is actually very easy. Unless your name is on the account, you don't have to do a thing. If they are threatening you personally, and you can prove you told them, you have a really good harassment case. But if you just want to get rid of them, look up Comptroller of the Currency. Watch how fast they run away squealing like a little pig. My brother used them with great results. Good luck, and sorry for your loss.

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rickytickytavi7 13

Funeral Director here, you need to contact the home that took care of her services, or government branch if it was through social services and request a proof of death certificate. You also need to be the executor to use the certificates to stop accounts etc. They should give you about 12 for free, might charge for more. Don't close out bank account for at least a year though if you are getting any government benefits back (MVA, survivor's benefits) as it is deposited in the deceased's name. Good luck!

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