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  1. Contact and retain a properly licensed attorney knowledgeable in the area of estates promptly after death. Work with the attorney to prepare a list of all legal deadlines to make claims. The attorney will commence any necessary court proceedings and coordinate the following activities with the personal representative in writing, the trustees (where a trust is involved) and/or other attorneys. 2. It is necessary to collect approximately multiple (at least 5) copies of the death certificate for legal … Continued

1.   Q.   What happens if I die without a will?   A.   If you fail to plan your estate and die without a will, the law will create a plan for you. The entire system—which is set forth by statute—is too complex for a discussion here, but some surprising and frequently undesirable results can occur. The law prescribes both the persons to whom your property will pass and the division of your estate among those persons. The … Continued