Estate planning &
settlement resources

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.

Learn how to report a death and close a Medicaid account. Steps include notifying your state office, handling estate recovery, and documenting closure.

Learn how long you can keep an estate open after death in June 2026. Covers probate timelines, delays, executor duties, and closure.

Learn how to apply for veterans benefits yourself in December 2025. Get step-by-step instructions, required documents, and tips for VA survivor and burial benefits.

Learn how Elayne protects your personal data using bank-level security, encryption, and multi-factor authentication. See why data safety is at the core of what

When a 529 account owner or beneficiary passes away, the plan must be formally updated. This guide covers how to identify the account, submit transfer

Learn how to close Medicare coverage after a loved one's passing. This guide walks you through reporting the death, ending private Medicare plans, and confirming that all accounts are closed.

Employer benefits like 401(k)s, pensions, and life insurance may be owed to your family. Learn how to find, file, and track claims after a death in July 2026.