What Happens to Your PSEG Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Action
Transfer — do NOT cancel
Priority
High
Step-by-Step Guide
Transfer account to surviving family
Contact PSEG customer service with a death certificate to transfer the account to a surviving family member or executor.
Continue payments during settlement
Maintain payments on the account during estate settlement. Set up a new payment method if the original is no longer active.
Close account only after property is vacated
Close the account only once the property is sold or vacated. Request a final bill.
Document Now Checklist
- Account number
- Monthly cost
- Service address
- Note for executor: transfer account — do NOT cancel during settlement
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with PSEG. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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