Posted on 09/14/2001 6:42:56 AM PDT by 2banana
All,
There are alot of smart people on this board. If a family member is dead (especially a breadwinner) what are the next steps (after listing the relative as missing with all agencies)?
From example:
Locate will
Locate bank accounts
Locate life insurance accounts
Locate medical records
Locate dental records
Double check employee benefits
Determine how long do benefits last after a death of employee
Determine how long do paychecks last after a death of employee
Transfer names of mortgage, bank accounts, cars, etc.
IRAs? Pensions?
How to obtain a death certificate without a body
Close credit card accounts
Government Services:
Social Security (death benefits)
Welfare/Food Stamps ($0 income now)
IRS (congress debating tax breaks/no income tax for victims)
Red Cross
Others???
I realize this topic may be insensitive - but bills will have to paid and winter is coming
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