Adamsky Law Offices Blog

            You may not think that death and paperwork go together, but of course they do. The thought of death is difficult for most people to consider, but eventually it happens. And, in today’s complex modern society, paperwork and its details are always important. After death, one critical piece of paperwork is the record of death. The “vital information” regarding the person who has died is recorded with the city and state. The family members are given a certified copy of the official record and that is what we commonly call a Death Certificate . Accurate information is crucial. Errors can cause problems later on. Usually the Funeral Director will be completing part of the record and you may be asked to provide much of the information that goes in it. This may include: ·          The full name of the decedent (the person who died) his date of birth and perhaps even his social security number (although most states have stopped using it on Death Certificates). A name sounds easy,