You may need to transfer ownership or change title of property, or revise documents after a death. Auto and home insurance may need revision. Check to see if medical insurance would be less expensive through your own employer. The title of the car may need to be changed. Your will may now need to be updated.
Accounts held in the name of the deceased only have to go through probate.
To change stocks or bond titles, check with your stockbroker or the issuing company for their procedures. Only the will or any other materials pertaining to the death can be removed before the will has been probated. Credit Cards Credit cards which were held exclusively in the name of the deceased should be canceled. Payments due on these cards should be paid by the estate. In the case of a spouse, you may have credit cards in both names, or you may have used cards which listed only the deceased.