Of course, this does not apply to gifts the deceased may have made during life, which will not he part of his or her estate. Second, take your time. You do not need to take any other steps immediately. While bills do need to he paid, they can wait a month or two without adverse repercussions. It's more important that you and your family have time to grieve.
Financial matters can wait.
When you're ready, but not a day sooner, meet with an attorney to review the steps necessary to administer the deceased's estate. Bring as much information as possible about finances, taxes and debts. Don't worry about putting the papers in order first, the lawyer will have experience in organizing and understanding confusing financial statements. The exact rules of estate administration differ from state to state. Marshaling, or collecting, the assets.