Funds may pay out death benefits to family members anywhere from several weeks to several months following the death of their member. To reduce any delays in processing your application, it is recommended that you fill out and mail back to the fund all forms and documentation provided by the fund. This will ensure that the fund is in a position to make a payout determination as soon as possible. It is possible for the fund to determine that you need to provide a Supreme Court Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration for the release of the funds, which will delay your access to the death benefits.