Fast practical questions
How do I handle everything by myself?
Short answer
You do not have to. Assign one task to one person you trust. A benefits call, a single office visit, collecting the mail. You handle what only you can handle; delegate the rest. One task today. Then rest.
What this usually means
You do not have to. Assign one task to one person you trust. A benefits call, a single office visit, collecting the mail. You handle what only you can handle; delegate the rest. One task today. Then rest.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.