What Happens to Your U.S. Will Registry Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Action
Notify registry of death
Purpose
Helps locate registered wills
Free
Free will registration
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify U.S. Will Registry of death
Notify the registry so the will can be found and the appropriate executor contacted.
Search for registered will
Search the U.S. Will Registry to determine if a will was registered and where it is stored.
Document Now Checklist
- Registration number if known
- Date will was registered
- Will storage location
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Related Guides
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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