My brother-in-law died very unexpectedly this morning - prayers for my sister please.

[philaround]

C.Ann, I am so sorry for your sister and the whole family. If no one has mentioned it already be sure to get several copies of the death certificate, the undeeeeertaker can do this for you. You will need one for every life insurace policy, his pension plan, and Social Security. If they had bank accounts, either joint or separate, she will need a death certificate for each account that has his name on it. If there is a safety deposit box or P.O. Box she will probably need one for each of them also.
She will also have to contact a lawyer that specializes in Probate Law, especially if there is no will. This lawyer may cost several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the size of the estate, but it will be more then paid for by taxes he will be able to reduce. Oh I just remembered, if the utilities are in his name they will also have to be changed. I don't think you will need death certificates for the utilities but you may want to check with them to make sure.

I hope this info will help you. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

 

[Mimi Q]

Just said a prayer for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.

 

[Serena]

I'm so sorry C.Ann.

 

[Pop Daddy]

hey

 

[Margie J]

I'm so sorry to hear of this sudden death. Your sister will need your love and support now and for months. I wish you both strength and comfort.

 

[jetsetter90]

Hugs and prayers for your family through these tough times and for the months ahead.

TTFN

Jetsetter90

 

[Disfan1]

I'm so sorry

 

[FINFAN]

I'm sorry C.Ann.....

 

[Pat]

I am so sorry that this happened. Your sister and your family are all in my prayers.

 

[mamajoan]

so sorry to hear of your BIL sudden death.

You have gotten lots of good advice from your friends here on the Dis. I hope and pray that this will go as smoothly as possible for your family.

 

[snoopy]

Oh, C.Ann, I am so terribly sorry. How sad.

I think believe offers you good advice, this was also my experience when we buried my parents.

Good luck to you, and I will keep your family in my prayers.

 

[olena]

*HUGS* and prayers to all of you.

 

[Kitty 34]

I'm so sorry C.Ann!! Hugs and prayers!!

 

[Bichon Barb]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Ann.

 

[msdznyduck]

No advice, just to you and yours now and in the coming months. You certainly have had trying times these last few months. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Elaine

 

[DopeyRN]

I am so very sorry...my prayers are with your family.

 

[nativetxn]

C. Ann, I'm so sorry to hear this. I have you and your sister in my prayers. Shame on your brothers for not being there to support her.

She is very fortunate to have you to help her. I've never planned a funeral before so I can't offer advice about what needs to be done.

{{{HUGS}}} what a sad time

Katholyn