Things you may need to Consider

Even if an executor deals with the majority of the deceased affairs, it is good to know what is happening, e.g.

• Accounts with banks, money markets, etc.
• Payments being made for insurance policies, rental or HP agreements, stop orders, debit orders, credit cards.
• Change of name of the person responsible for electricity, telephone, vehicles, vehicle insurance, house insurance, TV license, etc.
• Notification of Death will need to be sent to the employer, SARS, banks, the pension departments, professional associations, local clubs and organisations, cellphone provider, local municipality – licensing department (driving licence), family doctor, child’s teacher (if a parent, brother or sister has died), medical equipment companies – for return of any appliances or cancellation of services, and hospital/doctors for cancellation of any appointments.
• Change of circumstances: If the financial circumstances of the remaining family have now changed, then various allowances may be available, such as help towards the widow’s pension, etc.
• Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF): A Worker’s spouse, life partner or children have the right to claim benefits from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) within a specific window of time after the worker dies.