How to collect and to take inventory of the deceased's personal belongings if they are not kept inside the deceased's safe deposit box at the bank?

How to collect and to take inventory of the deceased's personal belongings if they are not kept inside the deceased's safe deposit box at the bank?

In the unfortunate event that the deceased passed away in the fire, the home and personal belongings may have been severely damaged or lost. The executor of the will or the intended administrator is still responsible to take that inventory. This can be done in the following ways:

• First, identify any personal belongings that can still be preserved or recovered (for example, items returned by government departments, insurance companies, or other organizations).
• Gather information on assets held by the deceased with banks, insurance companies, or other institutions.
• Verify with family members or other relevant persons the deceased’s major assets and any potential debts.

The inventory will be included in the estate’s schedule of assets and liabilities and submitted to the Probate Registry.