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How to Handle a Loved One’s Estate After Death

Unattended Death and Bodily Fluid Cleanup in Coachella Valley

When a loved one passes, either expectedly or unexpectedly, the steps you take in the aftermath can be daunting and difficult, especially in grief. Our professional biohazard cleaners at Palm Springs Cleaning and Disinfecting can help with the first order of business- ensuring the home is safe and all biohazards are removed before you move forward. Let our team handle the blood and bodily fluid cleanup, or other aftermath of a death so that you don’t have to. We answer your call 24/7 and will care for your space with discretion and empathy.

Call Palm Springs Cleaning and Disinfecting for a quote for unattended death or blood and bodily fluid cleanupin the Coachella Valley. 

Handling After-Death Business for Your Loved One’s Estate

Whether your loved one passed away unattended or you were there by their side, there is a chance you will have property, furniture, or flooring that needs to be removed or cleaned. Don’t risk having to clean up what no loved one should. Leave it to the professionals at Palm Springs Cleaning and Disinfecting.

After the home is cleaned and disinfected, there are several steps to handle the estate. You may wonder where to start or want to be sure you don’t forget anything. Let our team help you with guidelines built from years of experience.

  • After the home is cleaned and disinfected, you will want to secure the home. Change locks to ensure that no unwanted visitors can get in. If the home is a rental, check with the landlord regarding changing locks.
  • Gather essential documents that you will need to pay bills, handle taxes, and deal with end-of-life affairs. This may include utility bills, credit card statements, paystubs and tax statements, mortgage payment information, deeds, and any vehicle payment and title information. You will also want to gather social security information and identification, and eventually the death certificate. You will need several copies.
  • Forward mail to the appropriate person who will be handling bills and finances. Be sure to check if there is a will, and if so, review it with the included family members. To forward the mail, the court-appointed executor of the estate will need to request it.
  • When preparing to clean out the estate and disburse property, create a timeline and plan of action. A deadline will keep things moving and avoid lag time in getting the home ready for the next owner/renter.
  • Sort and clean items and separate them for keep, donate, sell, or trash. This includes ensuring that belongings promised in the will are dispersed.

It is never easy to lose a loved one, and dealing with the aftermath of death can feel insensitive. It is crucial to handle these tasks so that in the wake of the passing, you can grieve properly.

Professional Help for After-Death Cleanup in the Coachella Valley

Protecting yourself and others from the unfortunate aftermath of a death should be left to the professionals. For unattended death cleanup, suicide cleanup, and blood and bodily fluids cleanup, call Palm Springs Cleaning and Disinfecting. Let our professionals handle the unexpected messes so you can focus on the next steps.

Call for biohazard cleanup in the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs Cleaning and Disinfecting will answer 24/7.