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What To Do When Someone Dies

First steps after a death in Daly City — secure the home, gather records, and choose the next call without rushing a sale.

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Overview

Sometimes the person searching already lives in the house; sometimes siblings are coordinating from different places. Either way, the useful early work is ordinary and important: keys, security, death certificates, and a folder of ownership papers. County-correct requests matter, and larger appraisal or legal questions can follow once those pieces are in motion.

What to keep in mind

  • Write down who has keys and who is currently in the home
  • Collect ownership documents and note the correct county for filings
  • If you are unsure whether you need an appraiser or an attorney first, ask before acting

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