evidence: You may need to open a special "estate of (the deceased’s name)" account for any income received after death. [...] If the credit card account is shared with another person who intends to continue using it, keep the account open but notify the issuing bank of the death so the deceased’s name can be removed from the account. Destroy any cards with their name on them to prevent theft and identity fraud. Contact providers to end coverage for the deceased on home, auto and health insurance policies, and ask that any unused premium be returned.