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What to do when someone passes away at home

If your loved one has decided to live our their final days at home, know that whatever you are feeling is valid and a normal part of the process. There are some important steps you can take to make your loved one as comfortable as possible.

How to recognize when the time is approaching

We have a tendency in our culture to avoid talking directly about death. But failing to face what will happen can prevent you from making your loved one’s final days as comfortable as possible. Knowing the signs of end of life is very important for this.

Estate planning for your loved one’s last days

If you are helping a loved one organize their financial affairs in their final days, there are many important things to take stock of. A will is only part of a good estate plan; as soon as possible, take inventory of all accounts and beneficiaries.

It is so important to spend as much time as you can with your loved one in their last days and weeks. But as difficult it is to think about right now, there are also some important steps you can take now to prepare for everything that comes after.

Gathering documents when loss is imminent

Searching for Documents | 4 min read

When the estate plan changes late in life

Property & Assets | 5 min read

Taking care of yourself while being a caregiver

Grief & Grieving | 5 min read

Seeking the services of a death doula

Grief & Grieving | 3 min read

Protecting your loved one’s sensitive information

Searching for Documents | 5 min read

How to find a lawyer

Probate | 4 min read

Making decisions about personal belongings

Personal Belongings | 6 min read

What happens when there is no will?

The Will | 7 min read

Your guide to burial plots

The Funeral | 7 min read

Can I inherit my loved one’s debt?

Bills & Debt | 5 min read

Reading your loved one’s final wishes

Immediate Arrangements | 5 min read

Identity theft after death: A widespread problem

Identity Theft Prevention | 6 min read

Handling a veteran’s affairs

Immediate Arrangements | 5 min read

What happens to the house?

The House | 7 min read

Probate essentials: Everything an executor needs to know

Probate | 7 min read

Sharing the will with the family

The Will | 6 min read

Managing your loved one’s bank accounts

Managing Accounts | 5 min read

A guide to Medicaid estate recovery

Bills & Debt | 5 min read

Funeral roles and responsibilities

The Funeral | 5 min read

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