To prevent unwanted bills in the future, cancel or transfer ownership of the deceased's internet service plan.

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

In either case, you will most likely need to provide the following to finalize:

• Name


• Phone number


• Date of death


• Social security number


• Certified death certificate

Also, 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 for any overdue bills or debt incurred by the deceased.

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

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