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Family Manual

Free, practical resources for every Indian family.

Paperwork doesn't pause when someone in your family passes away. This is a non-commercial, operational resource to help Indian families navigate death registration, succession, bank accounts, insurance claims, pensions, EPF, and property transfers. The intention is to keep this in plain language and easily understandable.

The First 24 Hours Post-Death: What to do

Emotions can overpower critical decision-making during such an event. Here is everything you need to know and do in the first 24 hours.

Death Registration

How to register a death with municipal authorities and obtain a death certificate.

Wills & Succession

Understanding wills, intestate succession, and what happens to assets without a will.

Legal Heir Process

How to obtain a legal heir certificate and establish succession rights.

Bank & Insurance Claims

Steps to claim bank accounts, fixed deposits, SEBI-registered investments, and life insurance after a death.

Pension & EPF

How to claim pension arrears, gratuity, and EPF death benefits.