End-Of-Life Planning: Settling an Estate

Settling an Estate

Resources and tips for those who are tasked with managing a loved one's estate. From getting a Death Certificate, to understanding probate court, to closing down accounts and paying final bills, we cover all the things that need to be done.

Paying Final Bills, Dues, And Estate Expenses
In order to settle the estate, all outstanding bills and dues that the person who died owed must be paid.
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Close Accounts and Cancel Subscriptions After A Death
Canceling accounts, memberships, and credit cards can help avoid charges from automatically renewing accounts and protect you from identity theft and fraud.
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How To Distribute Personal Property After A Death
Many times, personal items of sentimental or real value are not included in a Will. These items should be properly distributed to surviving family members.
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How To Collect Benefits After Someone Close Dies
Receive all the benefits you may be entitled to, as quickly as possible.
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State-By-State Probate Laws
Probate laws vary from state to state. When creating a Will, it may be helpful to have a basic understanding of your state’s laws to make sure that your will abides by those laws and will be quickly and easily probated.
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State-By-State Death Certificate Ordering Information
A death certificate is an official, government-issued document that declares the date and time, location, and cause of death, as well as other personal information about the person who died.
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End-Of-Life Planning

Settling an Estate

Paying Final Bills, Dues, And Estate Expenses

Close Accounts and Cancel Subscriptions After A Death

How To Distribute Personal Property After A Death

How To Collect Benefits After Someone Close Dies

State-By-State Probate Laws

State-By-State Death Certificate Ordering Information