Milesfreeway
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My friend is a Veteran and did not prepare for his unexpected death. He has no living relatives and, for more than a decade, I have been his emergency contact. I was named as the sole person on his VA Advance Directive/DPOA for Health Care and Living Will. I have possession of his personal effects. His financial obligations can not be settled and I am the closest person to a family member he had. He would have entrusted to manage this. What avenue is available for me to access his bank account so this can be accomplished? I have filled out an application to receive his Death Certificate and am awaiting an appointment with my banker to have it notarized. Is there anything else that would be required, assuming I am able to move forward? How would I learn if he had a Life Insurance policy? Is there anything else I should be aware of that I am not thinking of at this point?
Thank you for your time and advice.
Vicky Totino
Thank you for your time and advice.
Vicky Totino