Free for readers of the planner

What to do after someone dies. In plain English.

The Ultimate International Checklist is a 27-page guide to the first week, the paperwork, the deadlines and the official offices in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

  • A one-page overview of the first 7 days
  • A chapter for each country with the offices, forms and deadlines
  • Sample letters to banks, insurers, employers and utilities
  • Printable, plus a version you can type into on screen
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Four countries, one clear plan

Deadlines and offices are different in every country, and they are hard to find when you are grieving. The checklist puts them in one place and links to the official government pages.

United StatesSSA, IRS, probate
United KingdomTell Us Once, HMRC, probate
CanadaService Canada, CRA, estate trustee
AustraliaServices Australia, ATO, probate

What is inside

The first 7 days

Who to tell, what to register, what to wait on, and what can wait a few days.

Country chapters

Tax, benefits, probate and the official links for the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, each with an at-a-glance box.

Letters and lists

Sample letters, a who-to-notify list, a digital legacy guide, FAQs, a glossary and space for notes.

A look inside

The First 7 Days page of the checklist
The first 7 days
United States chapter with an at-a-glance box
One chapter per country
Comparison table of the four countries
All four countries side by side
Cover of the Ultimate International Checklist
Print it or fill it in on screen

About this checklist

It is a companion to the planner I'm Dead, Now What? End of Life Planner, which helps you write down your wishes, accounts and contacts so your family does not have to guess. The checklist covers the other side: what the person who is left behind needs to do. You do not need the book to use it.

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Please note. The checklist is general information, checked against official government pages in October 2026. It is not legal, financial, tax or medical advice. Rules vary by state, province and territory and change over time, so confirm the details with the official page and a qualified professional.