This is a list of resources for someone who is grieving, experiencing anticipatory grief, or is dying themselves.

Secure Password Storage for Death: A Guide

The first, and most important thing you need to do when someone dies is grieve.

Guest post: An end-of-life doula can help someone who is dying and the family members of the person dying; learn more about what it means to be an end of life doula.

Five ways to cope with grief, particularly when navigating the death of a loved one.

What are the stages of grief? This guest post by Dr. Corey Hirsch discusses some of the realities of grief that many people face when a loved one dies.

How you administer a trust depends on exactly what the trust says at the time it needs to be carried out.

When someone dies, there are bills (debts) and assets (money or property). What bills to pay will depend on various factors: but please consult an attorney before you pay anything.

Does California have a death with dignity or physician assisted suicide law? Yes.

There are rules in California and in federal law regarding scattering ashes. Here’s a brief summary of what you should keep in mind when scattering or when giving instructions to your loved ones.

What should happen with your body when you die? Although previously this included only burial or cremation, there are now additional options to consider.

When someone dies, there are certainly legal processes that need to happen; but the most important thing is to grieve and take care of yourself before you call your attorney.