 TITLE: What Happens to Debt When You Die CONTENT: How to Notify Creditors of Death\n--------------------------------\nOnce your debts have been established, your surviving family members or the executor of your estate will need to notify your creditors of your death. They can do this by sending a copy of your death certificate to each creditor.\nWhen your creditors are notified of your death, they'll likely stop trying to collect unpaid bills while your estate is getting figured out. Your creditors will inform the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) of your death so they can prevent others from using your name to apply for credit. You also can contact Experian directly to update a loved one's credit report to show them as deceased and to get a copy of their credit report for probate purposes. END