Bank Accounts and Financial Institutions
What if money keeps coming into their account after death?
Short answer
Recurring deposits — Social Security, pension payments — must be stopped. Social Security payments for the month of death must be returned. Pension rules vary — contact the plan administrator. Unauthorized receipt of government benefits after death can create legal problems. Notify…
What this usually means
Recurring deposits — Social Security, pension payments — must be stopped. Social Security payments for the month of death must be returned. Pension rules vary — contact the plan administrator. Unauthorized receipt of government benefits after death can create legal problems. Notify each payer promptly.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.