Items You May Want to Release After a Loved One Passes Away February 20, 2026 by admin ADVERTISEMENT 5. Excess Paperwork and Documents Sorting through a loved one’s papers can be daunting. You may want to release: Old bills or statements Redundant legal documents already filed Notes, letters, or reminders with no sentimental value Keep documents that have legal, financial, or personal significance, and securely shred the rest. ←PreviousNext→