Family Matters - Bereavement
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.
Click on the link below to read the booklet.
What to do after a death in Scotland
We have also produced translations of this booklet - click on the link below.
What to do after a death in Scotland - translations