Claim death benefits quickly and easily

If you're an executor, you may be charged with the task of finding out whether the estate or survivors are entitled to death benefits from the deceased person's former employers. Use this form and the enclosed instructions to find the information you need to collect benefits such as:

• unpaid compensation (salary, bonuses, vacation pay, sick pay, or reimbursements)
• group life insurance benefits
• retirement plan or pension benefits
• stock-ownership plan benefits
• health insurance benefits for survivors

With thorough instructions written in plain English, Nolo's Letter to Claim Death Benefits will help you get the benefits the estate is entitled to.