• Obtain copies of Death Certificate
• Make copies of dated obituary notice
• Make copies of newspaper articles
• Obtain Certificates of Appointment (if you are filing as executor, administrator or in any other fiduciary responsibility)
• Check contents of safe deposit box
• Review will with attorney and proceed with filing
• Make copies of marriage certificate
• Make copies of birth certificates (yours and deceased's)
• Compile list of heirs, next of kin, beneficiaries (include full names and addresses)
• Assemble life insurance policies
• Locate military records
• File for Social Security and Veteran's benefits
• File for life insurance benefits
• File for Fraternal, Union & Association benefits
• File for employer benefits
• Contact creditors
• Check health insurance continuation
• Review your will
• Pre-arrange your services
• Establish credit in your name
• Transfer car title into your name
• Review life insurance policy beneficiaries