I need to know what to do right now
Start with immediate guidance when something is happening now and the next step is not clear.
Clear guidance for difficult moments
Resources
You do not need to know exactly what kind of help you need. Start with what you are navigating today, then use the guidance, planning tools, or local support that fits your next step.
Start with your situation
What are you navigating today?
Choose the closest fit. We will take you to the most useful next step, and you can ask for help at any point.
We are in the first days after a loss
Use the step-by-step checklist to organize the first hours, days, and weeks after a death.
I am handling what comes next
Find local help for estate, probate, finances, property, or practical transition needs.
I want to prepare or support someone ahead of time
Build a private family roadmap for contacts, documents, wishes, finances, and other planning needs.
I need ongoing grief or family support
Start with grief and family-support guidance, then connect with local support if and when you want it.
Already know what kind of professional you need?
Browse local providers
Search by service and location when you already have a sense of the help you need. If you are unsure, Request Help is the easier path.
Start here
Practical tools already available on the Hub
After Loss Starter Guide
A simple starting point connecting the checklist, Find Care, My Family Plan, and Request Help.
My Family Plan
Keep your checklist, priorities, important information, and next steps together for planning ahead or after a loss.
Emergency Contact Planner
Organize the people, services, and essential contacts your family may need in one practical tool.
Official starting points
Trusted tools and information
These links open official government or public-health resources in a new window.
FTC funeral planningCompare funeral options and understand your right to itemized prices.Open official resource
Medicare hospice informationReview hospice eligibility, coverage, costs, and approved providers.Open official resource
Social Security after a deathLearn when to report a death and where to begin with survivor benefits.Open official resource
VA burial and memorial benefitsCheck eligibility, allowances, cemetery benefits, and memorial options.Open official resource
Florida death certificatesUse the Florida Department of Health instructions for certified copies.Open official resource
Florida probate informationStart with the Florida Courts overview of probate law and proceedings.Open official resource
Debt after a loved one diesUnderstand common debt-collection questions before agreeing to pay.Open official resource
Grief and loss supportRead practical grief guidance from the National Institute on Aging.Open official resource
Medicare hospice informationReview hospice eligibility, coverage, costs, and approved providers.Open official resource
Social Security after a deathLearn when to report a death and where to begin with survivor benefits.Open official resource
VA burial and memorial benefitsCheck eligibility, allowances, cemetery benefits, and memorial options.Open official resource
Florida death certificatesUse the Florida Department of Health instructions for certified copies.Open official resource
Florida probate informationStart with the Florida Courts overview of probate law and proceedings.Open official resource
Debt after a loved one diesUnderstand common debt-collection questions before agreeing to pay.Open official resource
Grief and loss supportRead practical grief guidance from the National Institute on Aging.Open official resource
Latest guidance
Articles for the next question in front of you
Search the full article library or narrow it by topic and timing.
15 helpful items
What to Do When Someone Dies in Florida
Immediate Practical Steps
What to do after a death in Florida: immediate steps, funeral choices, death certificates, probate, benefits, property, taxes, and family support.
Inherited a Home in Florida? Practical Next Steps Before You Sell, Keep, or Transfer It
Legal and Estate
A practical starting point for Florida families dealing with an inherited home, including authority, documents, expenses, property condition, and when to involve legal, tax, or real-estate professionals.
How to Choose a Hospice Provider in Florida: Questions Families Should Ask
Immediate Practical Steps
A practical guide to comparing hospice providers in Florida, including Medicare approval, service availability, caregiver support, and quality questions to ask.
Florida Funeral Costs: How to Compare Prices and Avoid Surprise Charges
Funeral and Memorial
A practical Florida-focused guide to comparing funeral and cremation costs, asking for itemized pricing, and understanding your rights before making arrangements.
Build a Family Preparedness File Without Storing Sensitive Records Online
Planning Ahead
A practical way to organize emergency contacts, vital documents, and household instructions while keeping sensitive information secure.
Create a Financial Inventory Without Listing Passwords or Account Numbers
Financial and Benefits
How to make a useful financial and digital inventory while keeping credentials and sensitive identifiers out of the roadmap.
Estate Planning Questions to Prepare Before Meeting a Lawyer
Legal and Estate
A non-legal checklist of goals, family circumstances, property questions, and documents to discuss with a qualified attorney.
How to Start a Family Conversation About Care Wishes and Next Steps
Planning Ahead
A calm framework for discussing future care, practical responsibilities, and where important planning information is kept.
Final Taxes and Debts After a Death: Questions to Ask First
Financial and Benefits
A starting point for final tax returns, estate obligations, and debt-collection questions after a death.