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What needs to be done if a close relative or friend dies
What needs to be done if a close relative or friend dies
Become familiar with the main tasks to be carried out when a person dies.
Steps
There are several things to do after someone dies.
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Searching for a
will
You must perform a search to see if the deceased left a will or not.
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Acceptance or
refusal
You must accept or refuse the succession within a certain period of time from the day it is opened.
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Certificate of
death
Get a death certificate or a copy of the act of death.
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Liquidator
Information on the appointment, remuneration and replacement of a liquidator of succession.
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Measures for co-holders of a bank
account
Spouses who have a joint demand deposit account can access their share of the account’s balance more easily in the event one of them dies.
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Last update: February 23, 2023
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