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A way through the paperwork after someone dies.

Start with a checklist. Keep tasks, documents, and people connected during death administration.

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How to use Good Grief

  1. 01

    Start with your situation

    Create a personalized checklist for the tasks and paperwork ahead.

  2. 02

    Find the next task

    Use the checklist sequence to see what needs attention and what comes later.

  3. 03

    Keep tasks and documents together

    Choose a plan with saved progress and collaboration when you need to track tasks with others.

An example task list
  • Order death certificates Marked done by you
  • Locate the will and estate documents Up next
  • Notify banks and credit card companies Up next
  • Gather account information Waiting on earlier steps

Illustrative progress, marked by the family. Tasks depend on your situation and plan.

The paperwork changes as you go

These are three ways to think about the tasks, not fixed deadlines. Tasks can overlap, and each estate is different.

  1. Step 1

    Getting oriented

    Gather documents and identify the calls and notifications ahead.

  2. Step 2

    Managing the paperwork

    Keep track of accounts, property, and questions for the professionals helping you.

  3. Step 3

    Following through

    Keep remaining tasks and records in view as estate administration continues.

Tools for keeping the paperwork organized

Start with the free checklist. Guidance, saved progress, and collaboration depend on your plan. Compare the options.

  • Personalized checklist

    Tasks tailored to your situation, with a sequence to follow.

  • Document storage

    Keep death certificates, policies, and letters together.

  • Task tracking

    See progress across institutions and share updates with people you trust.

  • Institution contact info

    Phone numbers, mailing addresses, and pointers for banks, agencies, and more.

  • Advice & guidance

    Plain-language steps for paperwork, accounts, and estate tasks.

  • Collaboration

    Invite family or co-executors so everyone works from the same roadmap.

Find your starting point

Same app, two starting points. Use the one closest to your situation.

Executor portal

Keep estate tasks, documents, and helpers together.

Explore the executor portal →

Probate support

Organize tasks and documents for probate, the court process for handling an estate.

Explore probate support →

What we do not do

Good Grief is not a law firm. Our tools help organize the work; they do not replace advice from a qualified attorney or tax professional.

Pricing

The Checklist is free. Guide is $249, one-time, per estate. Companion is $899, coming soon. Full details at pricing.

Questions before you start?

Clear answers for death admin, probate, and Good Grief.

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