What if they owed back child support?

What this usually means

Child support obligations end at death. However, arrears owed at the time of death may be a claim against the estate. Contact the county Department of Child Support Services.

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.

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