The director can help you, but first of all, if she was collecting Social Security, you will need to notify them. (Yellow pages in your directory under "government offices." Also any companies she recieved bills from such as phone, electric, etc. Most will want a copy of her death certificate which the funeral director can give you. If she did not live with you, but you will be handling her affairs, go to the post office and have her mail forwarded to your address. It makes things a whole lot easier. Then, as her mail comes, you can contact people.
Huggs, Rainbow

SOmething important I forgot to add. In most states, and children is NOT responsible for their parents debts. If anyone gives you any trouble, find a local laywer, who advertises a free consultation and ask! Don't let anyone intimidadte or railroad you!

Huggs,
Rainbowmama

I am so sorry for your loss. I agree with rainbow. Infact I just spent twenty minutes typing the same thing. Take care of you now. And yes, dont let anyone railroad you.

There should be some information somewhere -- or even perhaps a book at the library about the details of handling someone's estate....but generally, everyone she had business contact with - her Dr., anyone she made monthly payments to, utilities, insurance companies, etc. Do you know if she had any life insurance policies, bonds, etc?
I do know that in order to access her bank account and even to close it, the bank will want to see a real copy of her death certificate, which they will return. At least, my son's bank did that.
Did your mom go to a church or other organization that might not be aware yet of her passing?
Did she have an address book with distant friends or relatives in it that haven't been notified yet and should be?

Find all of your mothers bills and insurances etc and start calling them.

Sorry i forgot to ask, does your mom have a POA. Who care of her bills before? Kids are not responsible for parents bills unless she dsignated you as such. When you get the bills don't open them and don't pay them, return to sender.