Property and legal
What about their student loans?
Short answer
Federal student loans are discharged at death — submit a death certificate to the servicer. Private student loans vary by lender — some discharge, some file a claim against the estate. Check each loan separately.
What this usually means
Federal student loans are discharged at death — submit a death certificate to the servicer. Private student loans vary by lender — some discharge, some file a claim against the estate. Check each loan separately.
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.