We generally recommend that you order about 10 certified death certificates. You can always order more if they are needed. The funeral director will order these on your behalf. You are going to need them for a variety of purposes, such as for the probate court, taxing authorities, life insurance companies, banks, and other purposes. Yes, there is a small cost per certificate, but the convenience of having plenty of copies available is well worth it.
If Your Loved One Recently Passed Away, We’re Here to Help You Navigate What's Next
Losing someone dear to you is incredibly difficult. In the midst of your grief, the last thing you probably want to do is handle the estate administration process. To help ease your burden, the team at Carolina Family Estate Planning has created a free Understanding Estate Administration guide for executors, trustees, and family members in North Carolina.
This comprehensive resource will walk you through the entire probate process step-by-step, outlining what you need to do right away and what can wait. You'll learn about locating the will, common estate disputes, duties of the executor, paying funeral costs, notifying banks, handling out-of-state property, and much more.
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From our Cary, North Carolina office, our North Carolina estate administration lawyers proudly serve clients across Apex, Clayton, Durham, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Raleigh, and the surrounding areas.
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