We have provide a starting point for legal information that should use soon after death and the funeral services.
As soon as possible order a death certificate and after receipt file with county where death occurred
You must file a case with the county where death occurred through the probate court
Make an effort to contact all descendant’s financial institutions that they were a part of to inform them of their death.
Once all mail of the descendant is received try and contact the service providers to inform of death to insure services are discontinued.
Contact government agencies like the Social Security Office, if was a veteran, the Veterans Affairs to inform of death.
Making these important steps
You should make these important steps as soon as possible to avoid delay in notifying credits, services and government agencies and estate distribution. (THINGS TO REMEMBER)
- The death certificate is usually the first that is needed
- Record the death certificate in the county death occurred
- Probate estate as soon as you receive the death certificate
- Contact service provider directly as soon as possible
- Keep several copies of the death certificate
Most states impose a deadline of ten to 90 days after the death, or after you receive notice of the death
Probate in a second (or third) state is called “ancillary probate,” and for the executor of the deceased person’s estate, it means more bother and expense. The executor will probably need to find a lawyer in the other state to handle the probate. Probate is begun first in the deceased person’s state of residence.
If you die without a will, it means you have died “intestate.” When this happens, the intestacy laws of the state where you reside will determine how your property is distributed upon your death. This includes any bank accounts, securities, real estate, and other assets you own at the time of death.
