Used by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Directorate of Debt and Claims Management to contact a probate court to determine if a deceased debtor has left an estate. According to DoD 7000.14-R, Volume 5, Chapter 29, action must be taken to recover debts owed the DoD by individuals, including those no longer drawing a salary from the United States. If an individual dies prior to liquidating an indebtedness, it may be possible to collect all or part of the indebtedness from the estate.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.