To prevent unwanted bills, cancel or transfer ownership of the deceased's cell phone subscription.

If the plan is still to be used, transfer ownership to the appropriate person.

To facilitate either, the following information will most likely need to be provided:

• Name


• Phone number


• Date of death


• Deceased's social security number


• Death Certificate

See the below links for contact information for common telecommunication companies.

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

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

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

For more information about debt payments during Estate Settlement, review items within the Estate checklist.