First Inheritance Blog

Whether it was sudden or expected, losing someone you love is hard. If you are also in charge of planning the funeral or handling the legal details, you…

Managing a loved one’s estate can be a significant responsibility. From locating the birth certificate to gaining access to the will, potentially rehoming a pet, closing bank accounts,…

A funeral or memorial service can be a meaningful way to honour the wishes of a loved one who has passed. While dealing with loss is difficult, a…

The decision-making for funeral arrangements usually happens within the first few days after death. Ideally, you and your family would have discussed funeral wishes ahead of time, but…

Closing out an estate requires serious attention to detail and time commitment. Many essential details can be delegated to professionals and family members. Still, many tiny details can…

Add communicating regularly with beneficiaries to the endless list of things to do as the executor. They will each need a copy of the will and what assets…

It can feel daunting when an essential person in your life passes away, especially if you are responsible for handling their affairs. You might feel robbed of your…

Whether it was sudden or expected, losing someone you love is hard. And suppose you happen to be the person in charge of planning the funeral or handling…