Do I need to have my dad's documents shredded?

[bif]

He died a year ago and left tons of documents for me to dispose of. They're mainly old tax returns, stock reports, paperwork for various loans, etc. Should I pay to have them shredded or could I just leave them out for the trash pickup?

[MicaelS]

1. Definitely shred them.

Otherwise someone could steal his identity, and cause a big mess for you.

[SouthernIrish]

2. Shred them

Stolen identity criminals sometimes use deceased person's social security numbers. May save you a huge headache.

[CDerekGo]

3. No to trash pickup

and for what you'd pay for shred, do you have time to buy good paper shredder and do yourself? Even with your Father being deceased, the possibilities are too great to leave anything in trash. Me, if you didn't want to shred, maybe burn?

[RKP5637]

4. Shred them. n/t

[BunnyMcGee]

5. documents

Yes, shred. Criminals use whatever they find, and the more interconnected the info, the more it convinces others of sincerity.

[sprinkleeninow]

6. Shred! eom

[sinkingfeeling]

7. Yes. I shredded over 300 pounds of documents after

my sister died.

[bif]

8. Looks like it's unanimous. I'll shred it all!

Bot my wife and daughter can shred a small amount of documents at a time at their respective workplaces. So it may take a while, but it'll get done.

[sarge43]

9. Keep the tax returns for the past five years, just in case. Then, shred one every year.

Are the loans paid, shred. The rest, shred.

[quickesst]

10. I just Googled....

.... " cheap paper shredder." They are everywhere for around $10.99 to $25. Might come in handy for later use also. No middle person, and no toting paperwork around.

[Brother Buzz]

11. My bank offers a courtesy document shredding service

Make some inquires and see if your bank does the same.

[lastlib]

12. I think Office Depot offers a paper-shredding service. May be pricey, tho....

Haven't checked.

Other office supply/service stores may do likewise.

[Brother Buzz]

13. My bank's service is free

[lastlib]

14. Is your bank near OP's house?

(asking for a friend......)

[Brother Buzz]

15. I haven't a clue, but I'd be happy to make the calls....

Like I was suggesting upthread.

[bif]

16. I'll check on Tuesday. Thanks.