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