What Happens to Your National Will Registry Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Action
Notify registry of death
Purpose
Helps locate registered wills
Search
Search for registered will
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify National Will Registry of death
Notify the registry so the will can be located and the executor can be identified.
Search for registered will
If unsure whether a will was registered, search the National Will Registry database.
Document Now Checklist
- Registration number if known
- Date will was registered
- Attorney who prepared the will
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with National Will Registry. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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