CONTENTS
" When the Journey of Life Ends "
Detailed
information about what
needs to be done after someone dies.
" When the Journey of Life Ends" answers questions such as:
- What do I do if there is no Will?
- Where do I get death certificates and how many do I need?
- Do I need an Attorney?
- Do I need to go through Probate Court?
- What do I do about the deceased's bank accounts?
- How do I handle the deceased's outstanding bills?
- What are the Social Security & VA entitlements?
- What are the things that need to be done immediately
after a death?
Our book is contains the following sections:
SECTION ONE - - FUNERAL SERVICES
- Lists information about the various services that you can
expect from a Funeral Home.
- Provides a "Quick Reference List" of everything that needs to be done
immediately following a death and specific details about each item.
- Lists various suggestions regarding the "special things" that can
be done to ensure a perfect farewell for the Loved One.
SECTION TWO - - PEOPLE AND PLACES TO CONTACT
- Lists the numerous people, agencies and places that may
need to be contacted as the affairs of the deceased are
addressed, for example:
POST OFFICE, HOME ALARM SYSTEM, SOCIAL SECURITY,
SUBSCRIPTIONS, REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES, UTILITY
COMPANIES, DOCTORS, VETERINARIANS, etc.
SECTION THREE - - FINANCIAL MATTERS
- Lists the numerous financial concerns that will need to be taken care to
resolve the loved one's personal and financial affairs (from the smallest
detail to the largest!). The information in this section contains easy to
understand information on each topic, such as:
BANK ACCOUNTS, SAVINGS BONDS, LOANS,
TAX MATTERS, CREDIT CARDS, MORTGAGES, etc.
SECTION FOUR - - LEGAL MATTERS
- Provides information about Probate Court.
- Explains the various aspects about having a Will and not
having a Will.
- Reviews the responsibilities of the Executor and/or Executrix.
SECTION FIVE - - PRE-PLANNING
- Contains a "Funeral Pre-Planning Guide" which lists everything you need to
assist you in the pre-planning of your own funeral arrangements.
- This section also contains important information about the numerous
Pre-Planning options that are available, such as:
Funeral Pre-Arrangements, Body Donations, Organ Donation
SECTION SIX - - FORMS
- Contains various forms for the reader use in order to keep track of all the
people, places and resources who are contacted regarding the resolution
of their loved one's personal and financial affairs.
- This section is also used to list all of your own personal funeral/wake
wishes and desires, personal, computer and financial information and any
healthcare wishes and desires for your loved ones to have in the event of
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*It is important for you to note that this book does not give any legal advice or counsel; its intent is to help the reader identify what needs to be done after someone dies and to guide them to the proper people and resources who can help them.
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