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Immediate Concerns
 Unfortunately you will be called upon to make some important decisions within the minutes, hours and days after the death of a loved one. Your grief may cause you to have a difficult time concentrating and digesting all of the information thrown at you so consider having a friend, relative or a professional advisor come along with you to help with the decision-making for these first few steps.
In the Hours Following:
- Protect against burglary
- Notify people and institutions
- Check for any Pre-arrangements for funeral and/or burial
- Take advantage of Veteran's benefits
- Follow-up on Organ Donation options
- Obtain
- Arrange for transportation to funeral home
- Meet with clergy
- Finalize funeral arrangements and calling hours
- Finalize Memorial Service particulars
- Prepare and place obituary
- Let friends and family know about the arrangements
- Notify out-of-towners so they can have time to make arrangements
In the Days Following:
- Keep Track of Visitors, Gifts, Donations, Flowers and Cards Received
- Arrange to Meet with an Attorney
- Contact the of the Estate
- Contact the People Listed as Witnesses in the Will
- File the and Petition
- Acquire the Contents of the Safe Deposit Box
- Consider Postponing Major Financial Decisions
- Maintain Cash Reserves
- Make a Detailed Budget
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