What Happens to Your Five Wishes Account When You Die
Quick Facts
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Download advance directive
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Valid in most states
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Aging with Dignity
Step-by-Step Guide
Download and share Five Wishes document
Download the completed Five Wishes advance directive and share copies with family, healthcare proxy, and medical providers.
Verify state validity
Confirm that the Five Wishes document meets your state's legal requirements for advance directives.
Document Now Checklist
- Five Wishes account or document location
- Healthcare proxy designated
- Medical providers with copies
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Related Guides
Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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