HOSPICE, FUNERAL, END-OF-LIFE
10 STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A LOVED ONE PASSES AWAY
COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SUPPORT FOR END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS We provide assistance with essential legal documents, including advance healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and wills. These tools ensure that medical and financial decisions align with the individual's preferences, providing clarity and peace of mind for both clients and their families. HONORING WISHES THROUGH HOSPICE AND FUNERAL PLANNING Understanding the importance of honoring a loved one's final wishes, Snyder Law offers guidance on hospice care decisions and funeral arrangements. By integrating these considerations into the estate planning process, we help families navigate the emotional and logistical aspects of end-of-life care with dignity and respect. Snyder Law's holistic approach ensures that clients are not only legally prepared but also emotionally supported during life's most challenging transitions.
Navigating the complexities of end-of-life care requires more than just medical decisions, it involves thoughtful legal planning to ensure one's wishes are honored and loved ones are supported. Snyder Law can assist in the areas of estate planning and elder law, offering comprehensive services to guide individuals and families through these critical moments. EMPOWERING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT END-OF-LIFE PLANNING Snyder Law encourages clients to approach end-of-life planning not as a taboo topic but as an empowering conversation. By focusing on personal values, stories, and the legacy one wishes to leave behind, individuals can create a meaningful plan that reflects their life and intentions. "Planning for the end of life isn’t about death - it’s about honoring life, love, and the legacy we leave behind."
STEP 1: GRIEVE Give yourself permission to feel. You don’t need to jump into action right away. Taking care of your emotional well-being is just as important as the tasks ahead. STEP 2: LOCATE Find important documents like the Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, and key financial records. These will determine next steps and who has legal authority. STEP 3: SECURE Protect physical assets: Change the locks on the home, gather keys and access to any safes, and notify financial institutions - don’t start paying bills just yet. STEP 4: ORDER Request 8–10 certified copies of the death certificate. You’ll need them for banks, insurance, property transfers, and more. STEP 5: NOTIFY Inform the three major credit bureaus - Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion—to prevent identity theft. You’ll need a death certificate to complete this.
STEP 6: INFORM Notify key government agencies: Social Security, State Medicaid programs, such as Medi-Cal. Cancel or adjust benefits as needed STEP 7: PAUSE Even if you have access to accounts, do not move funds or pay bills until you have legal authority. Acting too soon can lead to serious complications. administration is required. Consult an attorney to review what’s needed legally. STEP 9: CONNECT Reach out to the decedent’s Financial advisor, CPA, and Estate planning attorney. These professionals can provide guidance and have helpful records or insight. STEP 10: PARTNER Work with a qualified probate or trust administration attorney. Trying to do everything yourself can lead to mistakes, delays, and stress. STEP 8: REVIEW Determine if probate or trust
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