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What To Do When Someone Dies: Debts and Bills

Friday, January 14th, 2011

What To Do When Someone Dies: Debts and BillsFew people die with every bit of their financial affairs in order – even if they left a will or went through substantial funeral pre-planning. That’s because most Americans live on a delicate balance of money coming in, money going out, and money being moved to savings or insurance accounts. And when a loved one passes away, this balance doesn’t go with them. It is up to the dependents and beneficiaries to navigate the many different bills and debts left behind.

Before you pull out your checkbook or start panicking about how you’re going to cover all the immediate expenses, it’s important to learn your rights and responsibilities about paying bills when a loved one dies.

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What To Do When Someone Dies: Bank Accounts

Monday, January 10th, 2011

What To Do When Someone Dies: Bank AccountsIn the event of the death of a loved one or friend, there is so much more to deal with than just the emotions and pain of the passing. The harsh realities of modern life mean that anyone who leaves the world almost always also leaves behind a number of accounts, financial documents, and paperwork that has to be sorted through.

Although funeral pre-plans, wills, and power of attorney orders can go a long way in putting your affairs in order before you die, most people don’t have the luxury of preparing for their own death. This series of articles should help you to determine how and when to tie the loose ends associated with money, real estate, and other accounts following the death of a relative.

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What to do when someone dies: introduction

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

What to do when someone dies: introductionWelcome to the iMortuary original blog series entitled, “What To Do When Someone Dies.”   We created this series in response to the need for greater consumer information for what to do when someone dies.   As consumers increasingly turn to the Internet for information gathering, we acknowledge that funeral planning and estate matters represent a valuable topic.

Grief and loss are paramount when a loved one passes, and yet dealing with estate issues typically falls to those closest to the one who passed.   Navigating the myriad of tasks and responsibilities can be overwhelming;  it is our hope that this series starts conversations and provides thoughtful insight into these tasks.  We also hope to convey a positive message regarding proper funeral planning and estate planning.
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