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What To Do When Someone Dies

First steps after a death in Sunnyvale — protect authority and valuation before market pressure takes over.

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Overview

Neighbors may offer agent names quickly. Online estimates can look precise. Neither replaces confirming who can act, gathering documents, and understanding that date-of-death value and basis questions may matter before any sale talk. Keep the early sequence clean.

What to keep in mind

  • Establish who can legally act before interviewing agents
  • Treat online estimates as rough context, not tax documents
  • Bring a CPA or planner in if large accounts or benefits are also in play

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