Tell your bank before you die!
This is apparently a true account! A lady died in January and the bank billed for their February and March service charges on her credit card, then added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. A family member called the bank….
Relative: I am calling to tell you that she died in January.
Bank: The account was never closed so the fees and charges apply. Since it is two months overdue the matter has been passed to collections.
Relative: What will they do when they find she is dead?
Bank: Report her account to the frauds division.
Relative: Did you get what I’ve told you? She’s dead. Get me your supervisor
Supervisor: I confirm what my colleague said.
Relative: Will you want to collect from her estate?
Supervisor: Are you her solicitor or executor?
Relative: No. I’m her nephew.
Supervisor: Actually, our system isn’t set up for death, so I don’t think I can help you further.
Relative: Well, you’ll have to figure it out, and if not, keep on billing her – I don’t think she’ll care.
Supervisor: Well, we’ll continue to bill her – can you confirm her address?
Relative: Hinton Burial Ground. Plot 129.
Supervisor: But that’s a cemetery!
Relative: What do you do with dead people on your planet?
