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concerns  \nAfter the loss of a loved one  \nA guide to legal and emotional concerns  \n© Crown copyright, Province of Nova Scotia, 2017  \nContents  \nForeword ............................................................................................. 2  \nFirst Things......................................................................................... 3  \nCollecting the Documents You May Need ........................................ 5  \nAdministering an Estate .................................................................... 7  \nOther Important Tasks ....................................................................... 9  \nMeetings to Schedule ...................................................................... 10  \nAddressing specific affairs pertaining to the deceased ................ 11  \n• Cancelling Benefits............................................................................. 12  \n• Eligibility for Benefits ......................................................................... 14  \n• Cancel identity cards ......................................................................... 15  \n• Transfer or cancel Motor Vehicle permits and certificates........ 16  \n• Cancel services and financial contracts ........................................ 16  \n• Cancel memberships and virtual identities................................... 18  \nArranging Bereavement Counseling and Support.......................... 19  \nSome Frequently Asked Questions about Wills, Estates, and Probate .............................................................. 20  \nLegal Words Defined ........................................................................ 29  \nContact information for organizations that you may need to deal with following a death can be found on the inside back cover.  \nThis guide is for your information only. It reflects Nova Scotia law at the time of publication. When accuracy is critical, please consult official sources. This guide does not replace the advice of a lawyer. Consult a lawyer to find out how Nova Scotia law applies to your situation. To find a lawyer in Nova Scotia, call the Legal Information Society’s Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-665-9779.  \nAfter the loss of a loved one 1  \nForeword  \nWhen someone dies, there are many decisions and arrangements to be made. Sadly, these often must be made at a time of personal distress.  \nThis document gives practical information about the organizations that should be contacted and the affairs that should be dealt with following a death. The tasks listed are not necessarily in the order in which they should occur. An insert accompanies this booklet with contact information for many of the organizations you may need.  \nBefore you start, it is useful to have relevant documents on hand about the deceased. 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