What to Do When a Parent Dies Without a Will | One Daughter's Story

When Whitley lost her mother suddenly, there was no will, no list of accounts, and no roadmap — just grief and a mountain of questions no one prepares you for. In this conversation, she shares how she found financial accounts and even property she never knew existed, made sense of her mom's debt, and finally got the weight off her shoulders. If you've just lost a parent and don't know where to start, you're not alone — and you don't have to become a part-time accountant to get through it. In this story: • What to do first when a parent dies without a will • How to find a deceased parent's bank, investment, and other accounts • Whether you're personally responsible for a deceased parent's debt (often, you're not) • How to avoid hours on the phone with customer service during the hardest weeks of your life Sunset helps families settle a loved one's estate — finding accounts, generating the right paperwork, and notifying institutions. It's free for families to start. See what you'd need to do at https://www.hellosunset.com