Guiding you through a difficult time.
When someone you love dies, it can feel overwhelming to navigate the legal and emotional challenges ahead. This comprehensive guide is designed to provide step-by-step advice on handling the administrative tasks and personal decisions that follow.
Why this guide is essential
Just to be clear, I’m not a legal or financial expert. I’m just someone who’s been through it and wants to make things easier for others. In consultation with legal expert Greg Russo of Greg Russo Law Pty Ltd, a specialist in Wills and Estates Law in Victoria, this guide has been created to give you the clarity you need to take the next steps after a death. While this guide doesn't replace professional advice, it empowers you with key information to simplify the process. Our guide also comes with a downloadable checklist.
What you'll find in this guide
Pre-death arrangements
From Powers of Attorney to making decisions about medical care, learn how to ensure your loved one's affairs are in order.
The first 24 hours
Understand the immediate steps you need to take, including what happens with coroners, organ donation, and interim death certificates.
Funeral arrangements
This guide covers everything from choosing a funeral home to understanding payment options and securing bereavement leave.
Estate administration
Whether there’s a will or not, this guide will help you understand how to manage assets, debts, and finalising your loved one’s estate.
You're not alone
Along with this guide, Critical Info provides additional support through our Support page, offering connections to bereavement organisations, legal experts, and funeral service providers.
