<prompt> Human: When i turned 18 i we found out about my mothers terminal cancer so i decided to hold off on college or work to help her as her health deteriorated she passed on Wednesday and now I,m going to be homeless on the first with no family or friends i can turn to and all i have to my name is a ford crown vic with a busted radiator 300 and my cell phone. i have no idea were to even begin trying to get my life back together and i really just need some advice and i live in Beloit Wisconsin if thats relevant.Update 1 : Just got off the phone with one of my high school teachers who is willing to put me up through the summer or till find my own place thank you for the responses so farupdate 2 : Talked to the mechanic he said i just need to pay 200 for parts and can pick her up Tuesdayupdate 3 : thank you for all the amazing replies my teacher just a came through to help me get some things straightened out and i will hopefully be back with good news  <response>: Im so sorry for your loss.Everyone else here has good advice on what to do for you.There is some paperwork you should find and keep on hand in case you need it.Heres a list of the most basic:1. Your moms social security number. You may need this to get her tax returns for FAFSA if you decide to go to school.2. A few copies of her death certificate. Whoever is arranging her funeral can help you with this. Get at least 5 copies because various agencies ask for this.3. Your moms bank account number. You will need to contact the bank and give them a copy of her death certificate in order to close her account.4. Your birth certificate and social security card. If you dont have a copy of your birth certificate and cant find one in your moms things, you can order one from the state.5. Go through your moms papers and keep anything that looks important. I would keep copies of her credit card statements for the last year, bank statements for a year, car title, car insurance, birth certificate, etc. If in doubt, keep it. You can always throw it away later.Also, check the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue for unclaimed property under your moms name. Check under your dads name, too. Many people leave small amounts of money in bank accounts that can be claimed by their heirs. Heres the link: One of the most important things to know is you are not responsible for your mothers debts. Normally, a persons assets would be sold and used to pay off debts but it doesnt sound like its relevant in your case. Debt collectors may call you and tell you that you are responsible, but you are not. Just tell them your mother is deceased and to not call you anymore.You should call the utilities and have them taken out of your moms name when you leave your current place of residence. You should also cancel any credit cards she had, cancel her car insurance, etc.If there is a security deposit on the place she rented, make sure the landlord knows you want it back and give them your information so they know where to send it.I know this is difficult, but if there is a resale shop in Beloit, you could sell them any of your moms belongings, like clothes, you arent going to keep to get some extra cash. If she has any jewelry, check to see if it is costume jewelry and not worth much or if it is gold or silver which will be worth more. If there is furniture that belongs to her, you could sell it on Craigslist. Make sure you keep anything that could help you set up your own household.I helped with my father-in-laws estate when he died, so if you have any questions or need any help navigating whatever you have to do to put her affairs in order, PM me and Id be glad to help. 