Financial and Legal Steps to Take After Someone Dies
Dealing with someone’s death can be intense and overwhelming. It is an emotional, and often traumatizing, period for loved ones. The grief can be complicated by the fact that there are legal matters to be looked into and paperwork that needs to be completed. It is helpful, therefore, to familiarize yourself with the specifics beforehand so you’re not at a loss for what to do when the situation arises. Documents to Look For Legal Documents i .If the death had been expected, the deceased might themselves have left some instructions about what needs to be done after their death. These are called the Letter of Instruction or Final Instructions . ii .If the deceased had been receiving medical treatment or was hospitalized, there may be an Advance Directive notice or a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care . iii .The deceased may have signed up for organ donation. Look for their Organ Donation Card or Documents before making arrangements for the funeral...