Leases storage
Executor negotiates assignment or termination per contract and state landlord-tenant law
Some steps differ by region inside the country.
Where
The landlord or property manager, and each storage facility.
How
Notify the landlord in writing, since state law varies on how a lease terminates on a tenant's death.
Look for storage unit rental payments in their bank statements, forgotten units are very common.
Arrange access to clear each unit, and photograph the contents before removing anything.
Ask about the security deposit, which is generally refundable to the estate.
What to bring
A certified copy of the death certificate
The lease or rental agreement
Letters testamentary
Keys or access codes
This is practical information, not legal, medical, or financial advice.