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File for employer-provided life insurance and benefits
Beyond salary, employers often provide life insurance, accidental death benefits, unused vacation pay, and a pension or 401(k) match. HR is the starting point. Ask them to send everything in writing so you have a record.
What you'll need
- Their HR contact
- A certified copy of the death certificate
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