is it illegal to have utillities in a deceased persons name
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is it illegal to have utillities in a deceased persons name
Asked on May 16, 2009 under Criminal Law, Texas
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J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
If is illegal if you are putting the utilities in a deceased person's name to defraud the company to avoid paying for the services. If the bills are not paid by the deceased person the company will shut off service. I dont think you want the headache you are setting yourself up for.
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