THINGS TO DO POST SUDDEN DEATH OF FATHER

[Kiranpanda498]

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February 25, 2025 at 7:51 am

My father passed away on 9-February due to cardiac arrest and I came from USA with little to no knowledge of the loans, borrowing, lending, chits, original property papers that my dad has. I want advice on the first things to do (& how) , so that I can claim all the insurances that my dad has (in Telangana), which will help me payback loans and money borrowed by my father etc.,

If someone has any idea how or where to start working on this stuff, please do advice.

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[User_9e486264]

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February 25, 2025 at 7:57 am

I don’t think you have any liability to pay for your father’s debts but still not a lawyer

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[Mightymanjeet5945]

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February 25, 2025 at 9:21 am

Law student here, I am not sure but as far as I remember, a person is not personally liable for the debt of the parents but liability will arise only for that part of property or assets which will be inherited by that person.

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[Silentsuhani990]

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February 25, 2025 at 9:48 am

Assuming the debts are secured via property, else OP doesn’t owe anything

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[Indiandude2263]

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February 25, 2025 at 8:35 am

Go through all his documents and phone and make list of all accounts and other things to claim .

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[Anshseeker301]

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February 25, 2025 at 9:58 am

Also go thru bank statements if any payments were for insurance, investments etc.

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[User_ec44e66d]

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February 25, 2025 at 8:44 am

NAL find all the documents in ur house
Check cibil report you will get to know about loans
Check in ais to see any holdings and his income
Check bank transactions u will get a idea
Get death certificate
Check for nominee and will if he has any
Check land records
Consult a lawyer before doing anything
Really sorry for your loss

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[User_3f9326b7]

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February 25, 2025 at 9:30 am

|Action|Estimated Time|Key Documents Needed|
|:-|:-|:-|
|Obtain Death Certificate|1-3 days|Medical certificate, ID proof|
|Access Bank Accounts|1-7 days|Death certificate, ID proof|
|Search for Financial Documents|Ongoing, 1 week|N/A|
|Identify and Claim Insurance|1-3 months|Death certificate, policy document|
|List and Prioritize Debts|1-2 weeks|Bank statements, loan agreements|
|Seek Legal Advice|As needed, ongoing|Death certificate, all documents|

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[Braveseeker242]

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February 25, 2025 at 9:42 am

Get atleast 20 original death copies

Because whenever you go they will ask for original death certificate and you need to submit it. Pay charges and get atleast 20 copies of death certificate.

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[User_da5622d6]

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February 25, 2025 at 9:59 am

Legal Heir certificate and death certificate 20 each copies

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[User_b6587543]

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February 25, 2025 at 5:27 pm

Where and how to get a legal heir certificate?

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[User_5ee1adc0]

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February 25, 2025 at 8:52 pm

Revenue office

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[Wiseguru1881]

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February 25, 2025 at 12:05 pm

First check if your father has left behind a will..

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[User_0c9118d1]

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February 28, 2025 at 8:58 am

how and where?

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[Wiseguru1881]

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February 28, 2025 at 9:02 am

How did you know your father had insurance?
A person who is v close to your father would be knowing if at all he has left a will.
Because will need to be attested by 2 ppl other than your father.
Upon the death and all the ceremonies completed they may come forward and let you know.. or you need to check all the entire house and bank lockers etc

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[Calmsanjay5167]

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March 1, 2025 at 5:14 pm

Sorry for your loss. RIP. Be brave and take care of family.

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[User_de7363dc]

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May 1, 2025 at 2:52 am

Try to transfer any phone numbers and gas connections on his name to yours too. Sorry for your loss.

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