Arrangements after a death
Checking a death grant
Check the deceased’s pension and eligible recipient.
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Arrangements after a death
Initial steps and official sources after a death.
Guides in this category
Choose a guide that fits your situation. Check conditions and sources before taking a binding action.
Arrangements after a death
Checking a surviving partner’s rights
Check pensions, grants and managed funds separately.
Arrangements after a death
Checking children’s rights after a parent dies
Check orphan definitions separately from inheritance.
Arrangements after a death
Checking debts after a death
Request evidence before commitments or estate distribution.
Arrangements after a death
Finding support for a bereaved family
Separate emotional/social help from administration.
Arrangements after a death
Obtaining an order required by heirs
Identify the order and obtain an official digital copy.
Arrangements after a death
Tracking an inheritance proceeding
Follow acceptance, deficiencies and order issuance.
Arrangements after a death
Adding an inheritance-case document
Complete the existing Registrar case.
Arrangements after a death
Handling a deceased person’s accounts and requests
Map institutions and act with proper authority.
Arrangements after a death
Preparing Inheritance Registrar documents
Choose the right order and check attachments.
Arrangements after a death
Notifying a financial institution of a death
Use the official channel and establish authority.
Arrangements after a death
Organising family documents after a death
Separate registration, benefits and estate files.
Arrangements after a death
Correcting a death registration
Identify the wrong field and ask Population Authority about evidence.
Arrangements after a death
Checking survivors’ rights
Check the deceased’s insurance and the family relationship.
Arrangements after a death
Locating estate information
Map proceedings, wills and assets separately.
Arrangements after a death
Claiming survivors’ benefit
Submit the form and case-specific family evidence.
Arrangements after a death
Notifying National Insurance of a death
Confirm registration and contact the branch when needed.
Arrangements after a death
Checking the inheritance-order application
Apply to the inheritance registrar where no will applies.
Arrangements after a death
Applying for probate
Apply to the Inheritance Registrar.
Arrangements after a death
Obtaining a death certificate
Use the government post-death guidance service.
Arrangements after a death
A death in the family: first arrangements with the authorities
An initial checklist for checking death registration and updating information with the authorities.