FIRST STEPS – A SUMMARY
In this section we look at what to do immediately after a death:
- Dealing with bereavement
- What to do depending upon where the death occurred and whether it was sudden or unexpected
- What happens if the death occurred abroad
- Detailed procedures on how to register death
- The different types of funeral and how to go about arranging the funeral
- Important information on wills, where to find them, how to check if they are valid and what happens if there is no will
- The roles of executors and administrators and their responsibilities and liabilities
- Other important initial considerations
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