[ErnBatavia]

All very interesting.....we're burying my Mom tomorrow as a matter of fact, and I'm the Executor of the estate (such as it is......care expenses have eaten the bulk away).

Fortunately, due to dementia, wifey and I have managed the financial end of things for a half dozen years, so it'd be tough for a scammer to penetrate our zone.

I can sure see situations where an out-of-town relative trying to figure out a relative's affairs could get nailed.

[chainsaw]

If you get a credit card bill and cannot substantiate the charge, ask for an itemized bill for the estate. Your estate attorney should be able to help weed out fraudulent charges also.

[OldBlondBabe]

So very sorry for the loss of your mom. Prayers...