P&A Tip of the Week

Identity theft is rampant and becoming more pervasive and inventive.  Protect the remaining assets of your deceased loved ones by reporting their passing to the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 and by canceling their driver’s license and credit cards.  A few weeks after the funeral, order a credit report to ensure that no one is using the deceased’s identity to obtain credit or purchase items.  (Source: AARP)