If a loved one has died, some initial steps you need to undertake include arranging the funeral and ordering the death certificate. Locating personal papers can assist in finding out if there was a funeral plan in place. Other important documents to locate include the deceased’s original Will (or the location of the Will if held by a law firm), life insurance policies, superannuation details, bank account details, birth certificate, marriage certificate and original title deeds (if any). You can find more useful information about organisations to contact under our articles page. Once these first steps have been undertaken you can then begin the process of estate administration.