If not found, ask close friends, the deceased's doctor or the deceased’s lawyer if they know where to find these instructions. Also look to see if the deceased named a "Designated Agent" to take care of those arrangements (sometimes this is included in the deceased's Advance Directive documents such as in their Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, or in a Living Will). ❑ Look for any written instructions (sometimes called a “Letter of Instruction,” “Final Instructions”, or "Disposition Authorization") for funeral or memorial service arrangements, and burial or cremation arrangements. If the deceased cared for dependents (for example, grandchildren), make arrangements immediately for their care. ❑ Contact close family and/or friends of the deceased, the deceased’s doctor (if a hospice is not involved), and the deceased’s lawyer, if any. ❑ Most deaths occur in hospitals and other places such as nursing homes. ❑ If a death is expected to happen soon, call the doctor or hospice to discuss what to do when or if a death happens in your home. If the deceased was receiving hospice care, call the hospice. The medical team will help you figure out the next steps. ❑ Call 911 right away if there is an unexpected death in your home. Specific chapters in the Handbook are referenced for more information throughout this checklist. This checklist is an excerpt of the Handbook for Washington Seniors: Legal Rights and Resources, by Legal Voice. The words “deceased” and “decedent” mean “the person who died.” “Estate” is the property belonging to the person who died. It is also helpful to keep all your important information in one location and tell someone where you keep it. It is a good idea to read this checklist before a death occurs, in order to plan and understand the practical steps of this difficult process. This can be a very overwhelming and emotional time.
#Complete list of death note rules pdf
(See the PDF link at the top for a printer-ready version of this checklist.) Here is a checklist of important things to do when someone close to you dies in Washington State.