As executor, am I entitled to receive my deceased mother's Credit Report?

[bj21]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

My mother recently passed away (6/29/2008) and I am the executor of her will.

Am I entitiled to obtain a copy of her credit report (I want to use it with the hope of finding out where she had bank accounts, and where she had debts).

If I am NOT entitled to her Credit Report, is there any way I can find out this information?

Also, how can I find out what life insurance policies my mother may have had?

My mother lived with my sister (who I didn't get along with) since July 2007, and if I ask my sister for my mothers' papers I know she'll say "what papers?". the only paperwork that'll survive is something that benefits my sister.

Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[seniorjudge]

You should be able to get this; get a certified copy of your order (and make sure it includes ma's SS#). Then go to the credit bureaus.

 

[Farfalla]

Yes you can get copies of the credit report. Here is a link to a site that tells you what you need to send in to each of the 3 big credit agencies.

The site specifically addresses how to prevent identify teft of a deceased person's identify. But it does give the information about the getting the credit reports.


Identity Theft Resource Center Fact Sheet 117 Identity Theft and the Deceased - Prevention and Victim Tips

 

[bj21]

Thanks!

Thanks to those who have submitted replies!