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First Steps for an Executor: A Step-by-Step Guide  

First Steps for an Executor: A Step-by-Step Guide  

October 29, 2021
An Executor is someone named in a will or appointed by the court to take care of a deceased person’s estate. Acting as an executor can take a lot of time and effort. Executors have a number of responsibilities. These duties will depend on the complexity of the deceased’s financial...

Important Facts About Death Certificates  

October 29, 2021
When someone close to you passes away, dealing with the paperwork and legal process can seem rushed and formal.  Knowing what you are facing ahead of time can help with potential difficulties down the road.  Remember that a primary resource to you is who you are working with, such as...

Trusts and Debts 

October 29, 2021
When a loved one passes away, there are many things to consider besides the grieving process.  Although it may seem overwhelming to mourn and to take care of business, these things can happen simultaneously.  Keep in mind, a loved one who wants to ensure that their assets and beneficiaries are...

Probate Essentials: What Every Executor Must Know  

October 29, 2021
What is Probate?   Probate is a legal process of administering a person’s estate after their death. The process ensures that the will is valid and that there is an executor appointed to handle all of the decisions that revolve around the estate.  Specific laws vary from state to state about the...

Deciding between Cremation and Burial  

October 22, 2021
When a loved one passes away, there are so many things to consider, accompanied by a flood of emotions. Sometimes, you may feel lost and not even know where to begin, particularly as it relates to knowing what to do with a loved one’s remains. Some of the information below...

A Monument in Words: Writing the Obituary

October 11, 2021
When a loved one dies, survivors often seek to commemorate that individual through an obituary. Obituaries are death notices that often continue a biographical account of an individual’s life. Many funeral homes will assist families in drafting a death notice and publishing the notice online and in newspapers. Funeral home...

Mourning in the Virtual Space

October 11, 2021
In these unprecedented pandemic times, funeral homes and families have needed to adapt to a new method of mourning. Families and friends are not always able to mourn via traditional funeral services. Currently, many loved ones do not feel comfortable traveling to or attending in-person funerals (especially those that are...

Services Provided by a Funeral Home

October 11, 2021
Funeral homes provide services and support to families facing imminent (hospice) and at-need death situations. Funeral homes or mortuaries are on-call when a death occurs and most are available to support families 24/7, 365 days a year. They are responsible for:  removing and transferring the deceased from the place of...

Understanding Social Security Survivor Benefits 

October 11, 2021
When a person works, a part of their earnings are taxed and set aside by the government for Social Security. This is a mandatory contribution for all workers, which is eventually paid out as a retirement benefit to eligible workers and retirees.   The Social Security Administration has existed for...

Writing a Eulogy

October 11, 2021
Eulogies are a unique way to memorialize a loved one during a funeral, memorial, or graveside service. The eulogy offers a way to say farewell to the deceased and an opportunity to reminisce and share memories with other survivors. It is often the last impression that loved ones are left with as...
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