A local hub for hard moments

When someone dies, you shouldn’t have to Google alone.

Bay Area After Death is a simple place to understand what typically happens next — and to connect with trusted local people for appraisal, taxes, legal, and planning.

Contact the hub What usually happens next

A simple path forward

Every family is different, but most people move through a few practical stages.

  1. Orient

    Learn the usual sequence: death certificates, accounts, property, and who to notify.

  2. Get the right help

    Appraisal, tax basis, legal, and planning are different jobs — we route you to the right person.

  3. Move city by city

    Start with the city tied to the estate. Local guides cover common legal, tax, planning, and property questions — then point you to the right professional.

Your local network

The Core 4 roles families often need after a death. Start with the specialty that matches your question.

Legal

Attorney

Probate and estate legal questions when a lawyer’s involvement is the right next step.

Planning

Financial planner

Practical planning support for beneficiaries sorting accounts, income, and next decisions.

Find local estate guides by city

Start with the community connected to the estate. Each city guide covers common after-death questions and routes you toward the right Core 4 professional.

Oakland

Practical guidance after a death in Oakland — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Berkeley

Practical guidance after a death in Berkeley — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Alameda

Practical guidance after a death in Alameda — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Hayward

Practical guidance after a death in Hayward — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Fremont

Practical guidance after a death in Fremont — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 San Leandro

Practical guidance after a death in San Leandro — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Pleasanton

Practical guidance after a death in Pleasanton — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Livermore

Practical guidance after a death in Livermore — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Concord

Practical guidance after a death in Concord — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Walnut Creek

Practical guidance after a death in Walnut Creek — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Richmond

Practical guidance after a death in Richmond — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Antioch

Practical guidance after a death in Antioch — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 San Ramon

Practical guidance after a death in San Ramon — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Lafayette

Practical guidance after a death in Lafayette — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 San Jose

Practical guidance after a death in San Jose — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Santa Clara

Practical guidance after a death in Santa Clara — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Sunnyvale

Practical guidance after a death in Sunnyvale — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Mountain View

Practical guidance after a death in Mountain View — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Palo Alto

Practical guidance after a death in Palo Alto — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Cupertino

Practical guidance after a death in Cupertino — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Los Gatos

Practical guidance after a death in Los Gatos — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Daly City

Practical guidance after a death in Daly City — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 San Mateo

Practical guidance after a death in San Mateo — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Redwood City

Practical guidance after a death in Redwood City — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Burlingame

Practical guidance after a death in Burlingame — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Menlo Park

Practical guidance after a death in Menlo Park — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 San Francisco

Practical guidance after a death in San Francisco — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 San Rafael

Practical guidance after a death in San Rafael — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Novato

Practical guidance after a death in Novato — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Mill Valley

Practical guidance after a death in Mill Valley — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

 Sausalito

Practical guidance after a death in Sausalito — probate and legal questions, tax and basis issues, estate planning, and inherited-property valuation — with clear routes to the right Core 4 professional.

You don’t have to figure this out alone

Tell us what you’re dealing with. We’ll point you to the right person in the network.

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