Bill > S08759

This bill requires the state office for the aging to publish a "Guide to Actions When Someone Close Dies" within one year of the law's effective date, making it available online and potentially in print. The guide will cover essential topics such as economic security, including pensions, social security, and death benefits, and will also direct users to resources from the department of taxation and finance regarding estate taxes. It will also provide information on legal matters like obtaining death certificates and accessing wills, mental health assistance related to grief, and details on funeral arrangements and burials, referencing resources from the department of health's bureau of funeral directing. The office may consult with various professionals, including funeral directors, cemetery representatives, mental health professionals specializing in grief, attorneys in estate planning, tax professionals, and clergy, to inform the guide's content.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8759