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Even if you are the executor you may appoint a lawyer at a negotiated fee to do

the actual work which the way it should be.

The deceased's work place for they also need to replace him if I may be so

direct. Many times they attend the funeral and bend backwards to assist with
pensions and other benefits via their HR Department. You will also have to clean

his office and take his personal belongings home. That is obvious applicable on
the hospital room and work place whichever is applicable. Many times the widow

walks out with his glasses, watch and wedding ring which is heart breaking.

Inform the undertaker if a pacemaker or hip replacement or something alien is
in the body for you may have a decent explosion during a cremation if they don't

know. It is not funny and they can sue you or the estate for damages.

The Police if the death is unnatural or you think it may be. In such cases treat

the area as a crime scene by not disturbing anything and do not allow anyone
close to the body. Get your lawyer involved. Best is close the door and wait for

the Police.

Family and friends and children! There is no easy way to do this but keep in
mind the ages of the people you inform. The elderly typically reacts much better

than the very young.

Who do you avoid?

You may not believe me but once news spreads you will find a lot of gold diggers

hanging around. Most sell headstones and whilst I understand the need for a
headstone it is not something you need to do for a year because the ground

must first settle before a headstone is erected. Don't let them play on your
feelings! I chased one out of our house with my father's funeral as they have no

sense of decency. By the way, the funniest headstone inscription I ever read was
"I told my wife I was ill!" Each to his own! If you want something special written

which is like baby names not obscene or immoral then please say so before you
die. It must be in your will.

Investment policies and schemes will be thrown at you because you are cash
flush and my advice is to go to your broker you always went to. Please ensure

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