Sunset connects to banks, credit unions, lenders, investment accounts, and more, whether large or small. We'll find the accounts you know about, and the ones you don't.
Sunset works directly with insurance companies on behalf of the estate to claim and collect life insurance and other assets.
Sunset automatically terminates any unnecessary subscriptions held by the deceased, saving you time and money.
Sunset finds and closes all credit accounts for the estate, freezes credit, and notifies credit bureaus to protect against fraud and identity theft.
We have put together some commonly asked questions
Sunset automates the estate settlement process by finding all existing financial accounts and helping you access them to get a clear financial picture on the estate, then taking all the necessary steps to settle an estate such as asset inventory, beneficiary designation, and distribution planning. The executor or administrator on the estate can invite beneficiaries and others to participate in updates and notifications by joining the app.
Yes, Sunset employs robust security measures to protect user data. Any personal data is stored in a SOC 2 compliant database, and financial account connections are compliant with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and SSAE18 SOC 2.
Sunset helps users identify and settle outstanding debts and liabilities of the estate by prioritizing payments and distributing remaining assets accordingly, including credit cards, property tax, personal loans, etc.
The average person spends more than 600 hours and 16 months settling an estate. Sunset automates most of that so you can focus on everything else and spend time with your family, while getting the estate settled and funds distributed out to beneficiaries even faster.
The app provides guidance on locating missing beneficiaries and offers solutions for addressing this situation, such as establishing a trust or seeking legal advice. Assets can be held with Sunset until the correct beneficiary is located.
Sunset is free for executors, administrators, and other users. Sunset’s flat fee is paid for by the estate as an administration expense, automatically billed to the estate as work is completed.
Sunset can handle a wide range of assets, including bank accounts, real estate, investments, digital assets, and personal belongings. You can even store all important documents all in one place.
The app provides tools to facilitate communication and mediation among beneficiaries, which often reduces disputes. If there are still issues, Sunset can help you seek legal guidance, as well as providing a point of context for what assets and liberties are associated with the estate prior to distribution.
Yes, Sunset is designed to handle estates of varying complexities, including those with multiple properties, investments, and beneficiaries.
Yes, Sunset will help find any accounts, help you get access to them, and get payments from insurance, retirement accounts, and any other money owed to the estate.
Yes, our customer support team is available to assist users with any questions or issues they may encounter during the estate settlement process, over messaging, phone, or email.
No, Sunset only helps to settle an estate after the death has occurred. There are many great websites and law firms to help with preparation and planning, including wills, trusts, and tax planning.