Gather records - These would include the transfer certifcate of titles for real estate, car registration for vehicles, bank certifcates, passbooks, deeds of assignment, contracts to sel, declarations of trust, insurance policies, pension plans and other forms or documents showing a right, title, claim or interest in favor of the deceased. Know the value of these assets. For real estate, get the zonal valuation of the property. For shares of stock, these would be based on the price at the time of death