if someone dies are the next of kin still tied to an 18 month contract

spacey2012

A service contract does end on the death of either party.
Regardless of what the contract says.

railbuff

UsernameAlreadyExists wrote: »

"Bailiffs sent to deceased's property to recover debt"

this happened to use when my grandma passed and BT would not believe it, no matter how much they were told, they sent bailiffs, who wanted to serve on her, so we obliged and gave them her plaque location at local crematorium, so they could server it on her.

strange never heard anything more.

UsernameAlreadyExists

Techhead wrote: »

I don't think you are right about some of that. A contract doesn't automatically become null and avoid when a person dies. (Especially for provision of a service) It all depends what the contract says and who it's between. Also there may be a claim against the estate.

An example, you would not expect a power supplier to cut the property off when the person paying dies. So there is provision to continue the contract whilst another person takes over.

To take your example 'Phone company leaves widow unable to call for help in winter weather'

But that is entirely different though ... in that case the service IS required/wanted, and a new contract would be drawn up in the name of the person taking over, and bank details etc would change (unless it's a joint account that transferred to the surviving partner).

the OP, and I were referring to a service which isn't wanted anymore ... and don't feel obliged to carry it on - and will flatly refuse to continue to pay, or indeed incur any cancellation charges.

bod1467

Surely someone needs to pay for the service whilst it is still being used?

Did the OP raise the question in this forum using that internet service? If yes then (IMO) they are liable for the costs of the service until it is cancelled. I agree, however, that they are probably NOT liable for any contract cancellation charges.