Besides the obvious things, such as reporting the death to authorities, here are some wise legal steps you can take if you find yourself in this difficult situation:
Get a legal death certificate.
Contact an attorney to take over the last will, trust, and estate in general.
Do as much as you can to secure any property and assets.
Contact any persons of interest you can think of – family members, friends, financial institutions, the deceased's employer, and creditors.
Our real estate planning guide will help you go through the legal side of your loss while minimizing the hassle as much as possible.