Property and legal
What if they had a storage unit?
Short answer
Continue payments until you can empty it. Storage facilities will eventually auction the contents if rent is not paid. Get in as soon as you can. Bring a death certificate and ID — the facility may require documentation before letting you in.
What this usually means
Continue payments until you can empty it. Storage facilities will eventually auction the contents if rent is not paid. Get in as soon as you can. Bring a death certificate and ID — the facility may require documentation before letting you in.
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.