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Why is the Death Certificate a Necessity?

Why is the Death Certificate a Necessity?

August 11, 2025

Why is the Death Certificate a Necessity?

Source: Beneficiary Liquidity Plan

How Long Will It Take to Obtain a Death Certificate?

This varies not only by state but also by situation. Reasons that may delay the processing of a death certificate include:

If the person died in a large county, when personnel are unavailable for live signatures or if they forget to date their signature, if a medical examiner has to wait for test results, when a full autopsy is necessary, or data entry errors occur like dates and names. However, with a Beneficiary Liquidity Plan®, you can ensure the family has access to funds within 48 hours without waiting for the death certificate.

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No one wants to talk about the end of their life. But prepared or not, it is still going to happen. And there will always be a cost associated with it whether it's the simplest of cremations or the most traditional of funerals.

Having a Beneficiary Liquidity Plan® can help give families peace of mind from the financial stress so they can focus on the countless decisions that will need to be made.

Franklin Planning has partnered with Wealth.com to assist our clients in preparing their Beneficiary Liquidity Plan and Estate Plan. Please call us at 856-401-1101 to schedule an appointment.