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If My Loved One’s Home Is Vacant, Should I Change the Locks?
It’s a good idea to change the locks of your loved one’s home after they die — if they named an executor, that person is responsible for this. If there is […]
It’s a good idea to change the locks of your loved one’s home after they die — if they named an executor, that person is responsible for this. If there is no executor named, asking the court to appoint one should be a priority so the locks can be changed as soon as possible. This is good practice as any neighbor, friend or family member may have a key and thus could enter the home and remove items out of turn.
If your loved one was living in a rented property, it’s the landlord’s responsibility to change the locks or otherwise secure the home.
Sources
“Making sure a loved one’s house is safe after their death”. Ford + Bergner. https://fordbergner.com/blog/2022/04/making-sure-a-loved-ones-house-is-safe-after-their-death/
“Dealing with the Death of a Tenant: 4 Steps for Landlords to Take”. Trust & Will. https://trustandwill.com/learn/dealing-with-the-death-of-a-tenant
