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The First 30 Days After Inheriting a House
There's no need to make big decisions right away. These simple steps protect the home and your options while you grieve.
Protect the property
- Lock up and consider changing the locks
- Call the insurance company about vacancy
- Forward mail and keep utilities on at a basic level
Gather key documents
Look for the will, deed, mortgage statements, tax bills and insurance policies. Order several certified copies of the death certificate.
Find the right help
A probate attorney can tell you whether probate is needed. For everything else around the house, one call to us connects you to the right people.
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Tell us what you're facing. We'll listen, explain your options in plain language and handle the complexities from there.