There’s no guide for your life after their death.

If you’re reading this, one of your parents has died.

Same here. Between 2020 and 2023, I lost both my parents. Now I’m wading through the legal and financial aftermath, figuring things out the hard way. No one should have to do it the hard way.

Are your parents not quite dead?

You don’t just need a to-do list. You need a to-die list. > read more

It’s the next morning, and that whole “my parents are dead” thing wasn’t a dream.

Congratulations! You’re an executor now. Time to prepare yourself for paperwork. > read more

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My parents are dead and now I need a realtor.

What to do when the closest you’ve ever come to home ownership is scrolling Zillow for fun. > read more

My parents have literally just died. Please help.

One of the (hopefully) few times you need to determine how to get rid of a body. > read more

My parents are dead, but I can’t prove it.

You may be without death certificates, but you’re never without errands. > read more

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Resources.

Death is a lot—you may need more help than this site can provide.
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I’m back at home now, but my parents are still dead.

How to deal with people who want to bring you lasagna in the immediate aftermath. > read more

My parents are dead, and I have proof!

Death certificates in hand, you’re now ready to battle bureaucracy at every turn—assuming you don’t misread the fine print. > read more

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Updates.

There’s always something new on your favorite dead parents website. What’s the latest?
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