Individuals who have not made funeral arrangements ahead of time face countless, expensive decisions when there is a death in the family. Too often, family members making sudden arrangements fall victim to emotional overspending. Planning ahead before the need makes so much more sense.
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After the loss of a loved one, here are some points to discuss with your family, attorney, or executor: filing of all insurance claims, updating bank accounts, credit card accounts and loans. In addition, you will need to change auto and property titles, contact Social Security to change benefits or file for the death benefit, and if applicable, contacting the Veteran’s Administration and place of employment.
As a funeral service counselor, G & B Granite can assist in obtaining additional Death Certificates, Acknowledgment Cards, and provide assistance in completing VA forms, marker selection and engraving, and grief recovery.
Social Security - The number to contact Social Security is (800) 722-1213. Benefits include a one-time benefit to the surviving spouse or dependent children. If applying for benefits other than death, you may need a birth certificate and/or marriage license.
Bank Accounts - In regard to bank accounts, make a prompt request for release from each bank or financial institution in which the deceased or you held an account. This will be necessary before you will be able to withdraw funds from that account.
Title & Deeds - Before you can change the deed on property and removed the deceased’s name, check with local officials where the property is located. You will need a copy of the Death Certificate for this process. This also applies to changing titles and registrations on vehicles.
