To prevent unwanted bills, cancel or transfer memberships and recurring services the deceased may have had.

If a membership or services is still being used, transfer ownership as needed.

Memberships may include, but are not limited to:

• AARP


• Seniors associations


• Alumni associations


• Country clubs


• Religious organizations


• Veterans associations


• Gyms / home gym services


• Theaters


• Charity foundations


• Public library


• Frequent flyer programs

Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Garbage


• Cleaning


• Landscaping / gardening


• Pool care


• Handyperson


• Septic cleaners


• Exterminator


• Plumber


• Electrician

Also, check to ensure that all final payments have been made so as to not pay interest on overdue charges.

Note: a surviving family, Beneficiary or Executor of the Estate should not pay for any overdue bills or debt incurred by the deceased.

These final bills should only be paid by the Executor of the Estate, using money from the Estate during Probate.

For more information about final debt payments during, review checklists within the Estate section.