About Loss Guide

When someone you love passes away, the grief is overwhelming enough. On top of that, there are dozens of practical tasks that need to happen: legal paperwork, financial notifications, government agencies, insurance claims, property decisions. Most people have never done any of this before, and the information is scattered across hundreds of websites.

Loss Guide brings it all into one calm, clear checklist. We tell you what needs to happen, roughly when, and how to do it. No legal jargon. No information overload. Just the next step.

Who it's for

Loss Guide is designed for the person who finds themselves responsible for handling everything after a death. That might be a surviving spouse, an adult child, a sibling, or a close friend. You don't need to be an expert. You just need a guide.

What it's not

Loss Guide is not a law firm, and nothing here constitutes legal advice. We provide general guidance based on publicly available information. For legal questions specific to your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Contact

Questions or feedback? Reach us at contact@lossguide.org