The death of someone close to you can be overwhelming, and you may need practical advice to help you 
manage. You may also need to speak to someone about how you feel.
You may find our booklet What to do after a death in Scotland helpful. As well as describing the steps you need to take if you are managing someone's estate (property) after death, it has information about who can inherit from the estate of someone who dies.
What to do after a death in Scotland is also available in the following languages:
If you would like a printed copy of any of these publications, please e-mail us at family.law@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 0131 244 2193.