Arrangements after a death

Handling a deceased person’s accounts and requests

Map institutions and act with proper authority.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Phone/email access does not confer legal authority.

Who is this guide for?

Family coordinators.

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Conditions and exceptions

Separate service termination, information and asset distribution; providers differ.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

List institutions

Banks, benefits, providers and open cases from available records; flag urgency/authority.
What should you prepare?

Bills/letters.

Please note

Do not use deceased’s passwords.

03

Separate money and services

Ask bank authority; provider cancellation/transfer, final bill/equipment; coordinate essential family services.
What should you prepare?

Account/death evidence.

Please note

Stopping payment does not necessarily terminate contract.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the deceased’s login to finish everything?

Knowing the password does not establish authority; use each institution’s death/identity/authorisation route.

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