After your loved one has passed away, you will want to begin the process of putting provisions in place to manage his or her estate. To do so, a representative of the estate, either the Executor or Administrator will be required to step forward to carry out the necessary tasks to settle the deceased’s estate. The Executor or Administrator of the estate will be charged with securing the assets of the deceased, paying all outstanding debts, distributing the estate and maintaining proper accounts on behalf of the estate.

If you are an Executor or Administrator of an estate, this checklist can help you to understand the duties involved when the time comes to act on behalf of the estate.

In this blog post, we share some of the steps to take and documents to gather as you begin the process of managing the affairs of a loved one who has passed away.