When someone dies
What to do, in order. Take it one step at a time.
Your steps
Do them in this order. Skip any that don’t apply to you.
1
When someone dies: register the death and get the certificateFirst: register the death
2
Claim an NIS funeral grant or widow’s benefitHelp with funeral costs and survivor benefits
3
Get your NHT refundFamily can claim their NHT money
4
Look up a land title or planCheck land in their name
5
Get free or low-cost legal help (Legal Aid)Help with wills and estates if you can’t pay a lawyer
6
Get help for your mental healthGrief is hard. Help is free.