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What To Do When Someone Dies

A Santa Clara first-week map — confirm the property facts, gather documents, and take the next question one step at a time.

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Overview

Start by verifying the basics: the situs address, how title appears to be held, and whether anyone is living in the home. Those facts change which calls matter next. Once certificates and documents are underway, open the more specific guides for probate, taxes, appraisal, or settlement.

What to keep in mind

  • Verify address, county, and who currently has access to the home
  • If someone else is living there, handle communication carefully and with clear authority
  • Move to a specialist only after the first-week facts are written down

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