Fast practical questions
Is there a checklist for what to do after someone dies?
Short answer
Yes — and that is exactly what PathAfter is. But the core sequence is: (1) handle body and immediate safety, (2) get death certificates, (3) notify institutions and government agencies, (4) resolve property and accounts, (5) file final taxes.
What this usually means
Yes — and that is exactly what PathAfter is. But the core sequence is: (1) handle body and immediate safety, (2) get death certificates, (3) notify institutions and government agencies, (4) resolve property and accounts, (5) file final taxes.
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.