Follow Up Family Checklist

Managing Accounts Checklist

  • Notify family lawyer of death and request original will.
  • Contact the Social Security Administration regarding benefits (Survivors' Benefits brochure available for viewing or printing at www.socialsecurity.gov, or Davis Funeral Home can print one for you upon request.)
  • Notify life insurance companies to determine benefits and cancel policies.
  • Contact financial institutions about accounts and safety deposit box.
  • Notify accountant/financial advisor about accounts.
  • Contact mortgage company about mortgage loans.
  • Contact credit card companies to switch/cancel cards.
  • Contact employer(s) to notify associates and inquire about benefits
  • Contact health care providers (hospice, nursing care, physicians).
  • Contact auto insurance agent to cancel coverage and/or change policy.
  • Contact auto loan/lease companies to reconcile accounts.
  • Contact utilities (electric, phone, cable) to cancel or change billing status.
  • Contact service providers (lawn care, pest control, etc.) to cancel service or change billing status.
  • Cancel or change periodical subscriptions (magazines, newsletters, etc.)
  • Cancel memberships (gym, Amazon, wholesale clubs).
  • Contact Credit Bureau reporting services
  • Remove name/address from mailing and telemarketing services.
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