Best for

• Executors/personal representatives who want to reduce the risk of fraud and new credit/services being opened in the decedent’s name
• Estates where the executor needs a “who to notify + what to send” workflow to avoid missed steps
• Families who want a faster start to account closures and credit file suppression after death
• Situations where heirs are worried about identity theft delays that can stall estate settlement
• · Executors or Estate planners who do not want to utilize estate settlement services that require entering sensitive personal information such as account numbers, social security numbers or death certificates.

How it works

1. Purchase Fulfillment Code: https://www.protectheir.net/executor . Upon purchase, a fulfillment code and URL are emailed back to the purchaser to unlock the fulfillment system.
2. Start fulfillment: The executor uses ProtectHeir’s fulfillment flow (web app) to begin the deceased-notification process.
3. ProtectHeir prepares notification materials: The service generates customized deceased notification letters and provides web links and phone numbers for relevant organizations (e.g., credit bureaus, financial institutions, government agencies, social media sites, and more).
4. Executor attaches required documents: Because many organizations require sensitive documentation, the executor adds items like the death certificate and proof of executorship/personal representative authority.
5. Executor sends notifications: Notifications are sent by the executor (not “auto-sent”), aligning with many institutions’ requirements that the legally responsible party submit documents directly.
6. Reduce fraud window: By notifying quickly and consistently, ProtectHeir shorten’s the opportunity window for “ghosting” and reduces fraudulent activity that can delay estate settlement.

What it does for Executors

ProtectHeir targets a specific executor risk: decedent identity theft that creates new accounts/charges in the name of the deceased and stalls estate closure. Instead of the executor building letters and contact lists from scratch, ProtectHeir provides a prepared notification kit (customized letters + links + phone numbers) to speed the executor’s work and improve consistency. This can help reduce errors, missed notifications, and time-consuming fraud remediation later.

Organizations commonly included in notification coverage (as described)

• Credit bureaus
• Financial institutions (banks/credit cards and similar)
• Government agencies
• Social media and online services
• Marketing mail / promotional offer suppression (where applicable)

Not ideal for

• Executors who already have a complete death-notification playbook, templates, and contact routing for the major institutions involved
• Situations where a family expects the service to directly notify institutions without executor involvement (many institutions require the executor to submit documents)
• Cases requiring legal advice about probate administration, creditor claims, or disputes (Protectheir is a notification/fraud-prevention workflow)

Pricing & access

• Price point: $57 with use of promo code “Executorium” (represents 40% off retail price).
• Access: · Access: Online Purchase of Fulfillment Code at www.protectheir.net/executor
• Time savings claim (as described): Intended to reduce an executor’s notification effort from days/weeks to minutes by providing prepared materials and guidance.

Security & standards

• ProtectHeir does not require sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII). Nevertheless, all data is handled with the same level of protection as SPII and is secured through encryption.
• Payment information is never stored by ProtectHeir. All payment data is transmitted directly to Stripe and processed securely for the one-time purchase.

FAQs

Q: What is “ghosting”?

A: “Ghosting” is a term used for decedent identity theft—fraudulent use of a deceased person’s identity to open accounts or services, which can create major delays and complications in estate settlement.

Q: What does ProtectHeir provide?

A: ProtectHeir provides deceased notification letters, plus web links and phone numbers for a range of organizations (credit bureaus, financial institutions, government agencies, social media sites, and more) to help the executor complete notifications faster.

Q: Why are notifications sent by the executor instead of automatically?

A: Many organizations require notifications and sensitive documents (death certificate and proof of authority) to come directly from the executor/personal representative. ProtectHeir prepares the materials for the executor to sign and submit.

Q: Why do this early in the estate process?

A: Time matters. The sooner credit files and key institutions are notified, the smaller the window for fraud attempts that can be costly and time-consuming to unwind during estate settlement.

Q: Is ProtectHeir a probate administration service?

A: It’s a specialized executor workflow for deceased identity theft prevention and death-notification preparation. Executors still handle probate administration (or work with counsel) for court filings, creditor procedure, and distributions.

About this Listing

Executorium will NOT receive compensation if you engage with this business.

Learn More

– Official site: https://protectheir.com/
– Executor overview (partner page): https://www.protectheir.net/executor
– Fulfillment app: https://app.protectheir.com/

See also

Preventing Deceased Identity Theft: A First Step for Every Executor