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Deaths, wills and deceased estates

Deaths

  • Apply for a death certificate
  • Register a death
  • Order a Medical Certificate Cause of Death (MCCD) form
  • Apply for Recognition of Early Pregnancy Loss
  • Order a Perinatal Medical Cause of Death form
  • Advise Maritime that a customer is deceased
  • Who to notify after someone dies
  • Australian Death Notification Service (ADNS)
  • What to do when someone dies
  • Compassionate and bereavement leave
  • Organising a funeral

Wills

  • Get help in planning end of life legal documents
  • Eligibility requirements – Get started making a Will
  • Get your Will witnessed (NSW Trustee & Guardian Wills only)
  • Make a deceased will enquiry
  • Store your planning ahead documents in Will Safe
  • Make an Advance Care Directive (living will)
  • Locating someone's will

Deceased estates

  • Deceased estate administration
  • Apply for a Section 50 search (deceased estate)

Guides

  • Death and bereavement

Related information

  • Check the status of your online certificate application (birth, death, marriage, change of name)
  • Resume your online application – Births, Deaths & Marriages
  • Change the details on a birth, death or marriage record
  • Advise Transport for NSW that a customer is deceased
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Last updated: 5 October 2022