You have many things on your mind when a loved one dies. As you take care of yourself and your family, remember that delegating tasks to your financial professionals and other trusted individuals can help alleviate the burden. Immediate concerns include contacting family, friends, and employers, arranging for organ donation, and planning for a funeral or memorial service. Requesting the death certificate, notifying Social Security, and gathering other legal and financial documents will allow you to begin to address the will and other parts of the estate plan. Then you can begin making claims and collecting benefits. If you're the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you can reach out to the company holding the policy to begin the process of filing a claim. You should also close or update financial accounts.