Estate settlement services
Someone you love just died. Now there's 570 hours of paperwork.
Banks, courts, insurance, Social Security - 20+ institutions that don't talk to each other. All while you're grieving. Good Grief puts it all in one place.
570 hoursaverage time to settle an estate
- $20,000+
average out-of-pocket cost
- 20+
institutions that don't coordinate
- 100+
tasks every family faces
You might be thinking...
We hear you. Here's the truth.
“I can figure this out myself.”
You absolutely can. But it takes most families 570 hours across two years. Good Grief doesn't do it for you — it shows you exactly what to do, in what order, so you don't miss critical deadlines or waste time on hold with the wrong department.
“I don't even know what I don't know.”
That's exactly the problem. After interviewing 200+ families, we found the same 100+ tasks come up every time — regardless of estate size. Good Grief gives you a personalized checklist so nothing falls through the cracks when the stakes are highest.
“My situation is complicated.”
They all are. No will, multiple states, estranged family, debt — we've talked to families in every scenario. Good Grief's checklist adapts to your situation, and our vendor marketplace connects you with vetted professionals when you need expert help.
“I don't want to pay for something during the worst time of my life.”
Start free. The free plan gives you a checklist and basic document storage. If you want unlimited features, helpers, and vendor comparisons, Good Grief+ is $10/month with a 7-day free trial. Cancel any time.
One place. Everything organized. Nothing missed.
Good Grief brings together every tool an executor needs in a single guided platform.
Estate administration & task management
A personalized checklist built from 200+ family interviews. Every task, prioritized and organized so nothing falls through the cracks.
Document & asset tracking
One secure place for wills, deeds, account numbers, passwords, insurance policies, and everything else the estate needs.
Notifications & deadlines
Missed deadlines can mean penalties or lost benefits. Good Grief keeps you on track with reminders at every stage.
Guidance & education
Plain-language articles, guides, and explainers for every step—from the first phone call to closing the last account.
Professional connections
Access to 130+ vetted vendors across 38 categories—estate attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and more—compared side by side.
Collaboration tools
Invite co-executors, family members, or trusted helpers. Assign tasks and keep everyone on the same roadmap.
How it works
Create your free account
Sign up in minutes. No credit card required.
Answer a few questions about the estate
Tell us the basics. We'll adapt the plan to your situation—no will, multiple states, complex assets, whatever you're dealing with.
Get your personalized checklist and timeline
Receive a prioritized task list built from patterns across 200+ real families. Know what to do first, what can wait, and what to watch out for.
Work through tasks with guidance at every step
Each task comes with plain-language instructions, institution contact info, and document storage so nothing slips.
Built for people in the thick of it
Good Grief was built by someone who lived through every hour of this. Whoever you are, it was built with you in mind.
First-time executors
You've never done this before—and no one expects you to know every rule, deadline, and agency. Good Grief gives you a clear starting point.
Out-of-town executors
Managing an estate from a distance adds complexity. Good Grief keeps everything organized online so you can handle it from wherever you are.
Busy people balancing grief with admin
You're grieving and exhausted. Good Grief cuts through the chaos so you can focus on what matters most.
Co-executors who need to coordinate
Shared access, assigned tasks, and a single source of truth so everyone knows what's been done and what's still left.
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Start free with The Checklist. Upgrade toGuide for state-specific guidance, deadline tracking, and collaboration — one flat fee per estate, never a percentage of what you inherit.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
Good Grief was built by someone who lived through every hour of this. Start free — we'll show you exactly what to do next.
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