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Measured, fact-checked guidance on the steps to take after a death, on life insurance and on transmission. Useful information, without jargon or promises.
What to do in the 30 days after a death
A clear, step-by-step checklist of the formalities, to print and keep close at hand.
See the checklistProceduresSteps after a death: where to begin
The first steps after a death, in order: registration, organisations to notify, contracts to handle. A clear guide so nothing is forgotten.
Read the articleProceduresWho to notify after a death: the complete list
The list of organisations to notify after a death, sorted by deadline, with the documents to provide. A clear, jargon-free guide so you forget no one.
Read the articleLife insuranceUnclaimed life insurance: how to find out if a loved one had a policy
Life insurance policies sometimes go unclaimed because beneficiaries are unaware of them. How to search for them free of charge through AGIRA and Ciclade.
Read the articleLife insuranceCiclade: recover dormant accounts and life insurance for free
Ciclade, the free service of the Caisse des Dépôts, lets you search for unclaimed accounts and policies transferred by banks and insurers. Here's how it works.
Read the articleSearchFinding a deceased person's contracts without a password
How to identify a deceased loved one's accounts and contracts without accessing their online accounts: free official schemes, the notary's role, and the traps of paid services.
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