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Life events

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.

Related

Retiring and getting older 5 steps Farming 8 steps Buying or renting a home 8 steps Building or renovating 8 steps

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