Chapter 5
Taking the First Steps after Death
IN THIS CHAPTER
Knowing what you have to take care of right off the bat
Planning the funeral
Treating the decedent’s assets differently now that he or she has passed
Locating estate planning documents and determining who inherits and how
Informing those who need to know about the death and staying organized
The decedent has died and you’re now in charge of everything, whether that’s because you advised him or her during life, you were friends, or you’re the only sibling he or she ever trusted. You may know that you’ve been appointed as executor, or you may be the only one, in all the confusion of death, who suspects that the decedent had a Last Will and begins the search to find it. Whatever your scenario, you may have many questions, including some you don’t yet know you have! Read on for the answers.
This chapter discusses the immediate issues arising after the decedent dies, everything from dealing with the decedent’s physical remains ...
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