Category Archives: Steps to Take After Loss

Probate Attorney in Sacramento County Answers, “How do I obtain a death certificate?”

If you have lost a loved one and are now attempting to close out their estate, we are sorry for your loss and we understand how frustrating the process can be.
The steps to take after the loss a loved one can be overwhelming, but requesting a death certificate is a great place to get started.  [...]

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Finding out if employer death benefits are available after the death of a loved one | Fair Oaks wills lawyer

The next step in our series on how to administer the estate of a loved one is one that is often time-consuming and confusing. It involves trying to figure out if your loved one’s employers offered any type of benefit to the surviving spouse or children upon death.
In order to do this, you must contact [...]

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How do I find my loved one’s insurance benefits and retirement accounts after their death?

As a will lawyer in Sacramento, I often hear from clients that finding out what benefits are available under insurance policies and retirement accounts was one of the most difficult tasks in closing out their loved one’s estate.
This step can be especially difficult if the person handling the estate is not a surviving spouse or [...]

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Secure All Property After the Passing of a Loved One | Sacramento Probate Lawyer

In continuing our series on the important steps to take after the death of a loved one, one of first things you must take care of is making sure your loved one’s home is safe from the threat of theft or vandalism.
This step is extremely important if the decedent was living by him or herself, [...]

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