This detailed checklist will help guide you as you plan for your loved ones funeral service.
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.
