California · Probate Code

PROB §217: (a) A business that receives an oral or written request from a family member, attorney, or personal representative of a deceased person to cancel that person’s services may not require an in-person ca

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A business that receives a request to cancel a deceased person's services from a family member, attorney, or representative cannot require the requester to cancel in person.

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(a) A business that receives an oral or written request from a family member, attorney, or personal representative of a deceased person to cancel that person’s services may not require an in-person cancellation. (b) For purposes of this section, “services” include, but are not limited to, gas, electrical, water, sewage, cable, satellite, telephone, or cellular telephone service.

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