After a death
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Practical Help After a Death
There can be a lot to organise after someone dies. You do not need to remember everything at once.
ParishLife can help you understand some of the practical areas that may need attention and create a checklist you can print or save.
This is general organisational information, not legal, financial or tax advice. Individual circumstances differ.
Start here
After a death there can be a lot to organise. You do not need to do everything at once. Common early steps include registering the death, obtaining death certificates, funeral arrangements, locating important documents, contacting an existing solicitor where relevant, and securing a vacant home if applicable.
View official guidance · Citizens Information · checked 2026-08-09
People & organisations that may need to know
Depending on the person's circumstances, banks or credit unions, the Department of Social Protection, pension providers, employers, insurers, utilities, phone/broadband, subscriptions, vehicle-related organisations, landlords, and professional advisers may need to be notified. Not every organisation applies to every person.
View official guidance · Citizens Information · checked 2026-08-09
Money & accounts
Families often need to identify bank or credit-union accounts, pensions, insurance, investments, debts, recurring payments, and funeral expenses. This page does not collect account numbers, balances, or login credentials.
View official guidance · Central Bank of Ireland · checked 2026-08-09
Property & belongings
Organisational prompts may include home or property, insurance, utilities, mortgage, vehicle, important possessions, and overseas property where applicable. ParishLife does not determine legal ownership.
Estate / probate
Estate administration may involve a Will and executor. Some estates require a Grant of Representation or related probate process. Circumstances vary; professional legal or tax advice may be appropriate. ParishLife does not say whether you need probate, interpret a Will, or determine beneficiary entitlements. See official guidance from Citizens Information, the Courts Service, and Revenue.
View official guidance · Citizens Information · checked 2026-08-09
Digital life
Consider email accounts, subscriptions, social platforms, cloud or photo services, and domain names where applicable. Do not upload passwords here. Never attempt to circumvent account security.
View official guidance · Data Protection Commission · checked 2026-08-09
Professional help
Some parts of estate administration can require a solicitor, accountant or tax professional, financial institution, or insurer. Needing professional help is not a failure — you can still use an organisational checklist to prepare what you know before speaking to a professional.
Professional advice may be appropriate for this issue. You can still use a checklist to organise what you know before speaking to a professional.
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