When an American citizen dies in Estonia, the U.S. Embassy should be notified as soon as possible. Upon notification, the Consular Officer's subsequent actions will depend on the circumstances of
the death and on decision made by the next-of-kin. (see Emergencies.)
A document called A Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad (Form OF-180) is issued by the Consular Section (based upon the information on the local Death Certificate) and
forwarded to the next-to-kin. It is a legal document which may be used in U.S. courts to settle estate matters.
