Finding accounts of deceased person after death
Look at prior years tax returns. Ask the accountant who prepared documents Look through papers in house Check the mail Access email to determine if emails of statements Ask financial advisor and life insurance agent, if any Top ten things for an executor to do Here are a few of the things an executor or personal representative must do, in addition to seeing the the will is offered for probate: 1. Qualify as an executor, (also known as Personal Representative), obtain a certificate of authority, and if necessary, execute a bond. 2. Locate and take possession of all property, discover and assert all rights and line up claims to the estate. 3. Prepare and file an inventory of all property and interest of any kind belonging to the estate, listing the appraised value. 4. Review all assets, liquidating those of doubtful character. 5. Advertise for claims and pay them in the order cited by law. 6. Collect monies due the estate. 7. Figure and pay taxes. 8. Pay legacies under the will. 9. Make final accounting to the court or obtain release and refunding bonds 10. Distribute the estate. Source http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/content/22602/23182/23382/23402.aspx#wills