<prompt> Human: Feels like the entire world just ended for me and my family. My father died this morning in what the media is called a freak accident. It was not his fault but regardless my dads gone, I am so numb its unreal. What steps should my family take in regards to finance? What does someone do when a parent dies? Please ask me questions and I will answer as fast as possible. I have 0 idea how any of this works. Thank you. Assistant: Sometimes after a traumatic event like this people do some extreme things. Try to be a voice of reason if Mom decides she wants to sell the house, buy a new car, etc... Yes there will be some financial decisions to be made but probably nothing that has to be done immediately. Take care of each other and try to be patient. Things will get better, especially if you support each other.Human: Thank you for the kind words. Im doing my absolute best to be some form of a rock for my family.  <response>: I know exactly what thats like. I hope you have some good supportive friends you can vent to. 