N.Y. Elder Law § 226

§ 226. Guide to actions when someone close dies. 1. The office shall\npublish a "Guide to Actions When Someone Close Dies". Within one year of\nthe effective date of this section, this guide shall be made publicly\navailable on the official website of the office and the office may also\nproduce a paper format.\n 2. The guide shall provide information in at least the following\ndomains:\n (a) Economic security, including but not limited to, pensions, social\nsecurity, life insurance, health insurance, and death benefits. This\ninformation shall also refer to the resources provided by the department\nof taxation and finance regarding estate taxes.\n (b) Legal, including how to access death certificates, wills, trust\ndocuments and other legal information needed to plan for the future.\n (c) Mental health assistance, including information on the grieving\nprocess, triggers and symptoms associated with grief, effective coping\nstrategies, the impact on family dynamics in relation to the loss of\nsomeone close, and other mental health concerns correlated with grief.\n (d) Disposition of remains including funeral and service arrangements\nand burials. This information shall refer to the resources provided by\nthe department of health's bureau of funeral directing.\n (e) Other information as determined by the office.\n 3. The office may choose to seek consultation with and advice from\nrepresentatives from the following professions as well as any state\nagency representatives, which may include:\n (a) Funeral directors;\n (b) Cemeteries;\n (c) Mental health professionals with specific knowledge of grief\ncounseling;\n (d) Attorneys specialized in estate planning, including the New York\nstate bar association;\n (e) Tax professionals; and\n (f) Clergy.\n