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    Question Death Certificate Lists the Wrong Cause of Death

    My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Los Angeles, Califonira


    My mother recently passed and we received her death certificate. The cause of death was wrong.
    The doctor got her mixed up with another patient. We contacted the MD immediately who call the
    mortuary. I should get a amendment death certificate in about 8 weeks.
    My question is: I have to show the death certificate to social security office to stop check from coming
    in. Can I use the original death certificate until the amendment one comes in? There is so much to
    do like bank accounts, deed on house, credit cards. I just want to make sure I can show proof of death until
    the amended one comes in the mail.
    thank you

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    Default Re: Death Certificate Cause of Death Wrong

    You do not need to show them a death certificate as I recollect. All we did was go to the SS office and inform them of my fathers passing. It is only when you try to get money they demand records.

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    Default Re: Death Certificate Cause of Death Wrong

    Unless the cause of death is relevant to the entities you will be showing the certificate, the cause of death not being correct is not a problem She is dead and that is all that need be proven.

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    Default Re: Death Certificate Cause of Death Wrong

    They will assume if no one calls screaming about their check, they are dead. They do take your ID when you make the report.

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    Default Re: Death Certificate Cause of Death Wrong

    Thank you all for your help I appreciate it

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