Arrangements after a death

Organising family documents after a death

Separate registration, benefits and estate files.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Before you start

Keep originals/copies and check disclosure authority.

Who is this guide for?

Family members coordinating administration.

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Conditions and exceptions

No universal mandatory list; foreign documents and family circumstances need separate checks.

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The checklist

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Collect identity and authority

Record relationships, contacts and representative authority.
What should you prepare?

IDs/authorisations.

Please note

Organising paperwork grants no account authority.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

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What goes first?

Separate death registration, identity and authority, then keep benefits and estate proceedings in distinct files.

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