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 14 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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