Register the Death

Do I have to register the Death as Executor?

As an Executor of an estate, you may have to register the death if you are a family member of the deceased or if the family members ask you to do it on their behalf. If the death is of natural causes, then things are straight forward there are 7/8 steps to follow, and it should all be complete inside a week. If the death is not of natural causes, then the number of steps increases to 12/13 and the amount of time it will take will depend entirely on the circumstances of the death. In these situations, then it is often best to work closely with the chosen undertakers who should be able to offer guidance. Once registered you will then need to decide how many copies of the death certificate you need which is best done through the “Tell us once” service. To get more detailed understanding, download our Executor Training course. If you are an Executor and want to know more follow me for more insights or just get in touch for a one to one.