If the deceased was working at the time of death, contact their employer to collect any final wages, vacation, or sick time payments still available.

Typically, a copy of the Death Certificate will be needed to request the outstanding wages, and checks should be issued in the name of the Estate, not the deceased.

Additionally, other employee benefits may be available for collection, including but not limited to:

• Commission


• Bonuses


• Expense reimbursement


• Pension


• Group life insurance


• Retirement funds


• Stock ownership


• Medical benefits

See links below for letter templates for how to more easily notify an employer of the death.