Can you legally fake your own death?

Question

I'm not trying to do anything illegal or trying to get out debt. This is about something far more persona.... breaking away from a very abusive family, whom I love... and I hate.

I would like to leave them in good terms, but if I do that but then don't contact them, I fear that they may be offended and have more ammunition thrown at me. If I do openly say that I want nothing to do with them, then it eats me up and makes me feel worse.

I would like to live my life without giving anyone else a second thought, and I fear that the only way I can do that is if they think I'm dead. I have since moved nearly 2,000 miles away from where I used to live, but unfortunately, I have taken all the issues with them with me and it is on my mind all the time. I want to make a clean break from them, and I want to do so in good terms. Is this possible?

To Manny: I've done the letter thing, and usually it has made matters worse, because despite the fact that I try to measure my words (by not using profanity) my feelings tend to come across in a stinging way. I don't mean to, but that's what happens.

In other words, writing letters has failed me miserably.

To those who say I need professional help: Been there and done that. Nothing has been resolved, if anything, it has made matters worse too.

I have lost faith in the system.

To Tom Terrific: I'm not trying to dodge the few debts I have (I don't have the best credit, but then again, I feel that if I am not, I'll be less of a target from identity thieves, than if I had A-1 credit), nor Social Security. I just hope that I can arrange it in a way that if I get a close friend to "announce my death" nobody will be able to find out otherwise, by looking through my personal information.

To The Word: You've been reported. Your comments are utterly uncalled for.

Answer 1

Sure, you can fake your own death, legally, provided there is no fraud, etc. Some questions come up: What about your Social Security number? How do you establish another identity??

Suggestion: just legally change your name ... in some small, obscure court. If needed, do it again 1,000 miles away ... or even in another country that does not have all of its records computerized yet. Just remember, your Social Security number ... and thus your credit reports to the three major credit-reporting companies will stay with you.

You have to find out how to deal with that issue!

It may be easier and better to get professional help to resolve your emotional attachment with those left behind.

Answer 2

Instead of faking your death or anything rash maybe you should think about writing a long letter. Express everything that you been needing to say for whatever reason you may. Then send it to them or make copies and send individually, as long as they all understand. Make sure that the end of your letter is positive enough that you wont have any negative feelings as you prepare to move on in your life. Express your love and hopes for them to reach their full life potentials and success, etc...
Write it down with all of your emotions and passion as if they were standing right in front of you. If you ever feel like you didnt do it right just remember that you let them all know that your love for them was strong enough to leave such a powerful respectful letter.. See if that helps

Answer 3

I'm sorry to hear your problems...but running away isn't always the answer. Once you turn 18, you can do whatever you want, which will be legal for you to change your name and help you stay away from your problems. But I think your personal problem is contradicting. If you want a clean break and leave in good terms, faking your death won't help. I think you need personal help.

Answer 4

not so much... i believe sometimes the fbi helps people fake their own deaths but that is more to do with witness protection and such. just change your name and move. have all of your mail forwarded to the opposite side of the country if they are trying to find you but most importantly you may need to seek help from a therapist to work thru your issues. good luck.