Estate planning &
settlement resources

Learn when an estate needs an EIN, what documents are required, and how to apply with the IRS. A clear guide for executors handling estate taxes and accounts.

Learn how to cancel a deceased person's driver's license or state ID. Step-by-step guidance on documents, state processes, and identity protection.

Find out which documents you need to cancel services after a death in July 2026. Learn what providers require and how to avoid delays or continued billing.

Learn why family relationships change after a death and how structure, shared tools, and patience can help reduce tension during estate settlement.

Learn how to cash a deceased person’s check legally. Understand estate requirements, documents needed, and the proper steps to deposit or reissue checks.

Find out how to get a deceased person's Social Security number legally. Learn where to look first, how to request it from the SSA, and who's allowed access.

Learn how to notify the VA of a veteran's death in December 2025. Get step-by-step guidance on reporting requirements, documents needed, and survivor benefits available.

Learn how to notify Equifax of a death by mail, what documents to include, and how reporting protects the deceased's identity and credit file. (November 2025)

Funeral directors and hospice workers consistently describe the gap families face after a loss. Here's what they need most—and how Share Elayne helps.

Learn how timeshares pass through estates, ongoing fee obligations, and whether beneficiaries must accept ownership. June 2026.

Learn how to stop or update automatic payments after a loved one's death. Covers which accounts to check, documents needed, and how to prevent unwanted charges.

Learn which tax records to keep after a death, for how long, and why. Find timelines, exceptions, and protection tips for estates.

Learn how to stop Social Security payments after death in December 2025. Step-by-step guide to report deaths, return overpayments, and update SSA records.

Learn how to notify Experian of a death in December 2025. Get step-by-step instructions, required documents, and tips to prevent identity theft after a loved one passes.

Learn how to notify Medicare of a death by contacting the SSA. This guide covers who reports the death, what happens next, and how to close all coverage

What to send a grieving friend? A thoughtful guide to flowers, food, cards, donations, and the practical help most people don't think to send.

Learn how the Deceased Do Not Contact List stops marketing mail after a loved one's death. This guide covers DDNC registration, USPS, and credit bureaus.

Learn how to create a funeral program, from writing an obituary and order of service to choosing a layout. A step-by-step guide to honoring your loved one.

Discover the legal rules for driving a deceased person's car. Learn about required documents, insurance, and when use is allowed.

Learn how to place an obituary in June 2026. This guide covers writing, submitting to newspapers or online, and costs.

Learn what an executor of a will does, from filing probate to paying debts and distributing inheritances. A practical guide to executor duties in July 2026.

Learn what happens to cryptocurrency when you die and how to protect digital assets. Dec 2025 guide covers private keys, wills, and crypto inheritance planning.

Learn how to protect digital assets after death in December 2025. From crypto to cloud photos, secure your online accounts for loved ones.

Learn what to do with a deceased person's passport in December 2025. Step-by-step guide to cancel a passport after death and prevent identity theft.