Life After Death: A Legal and Practical Guide for Surviving Spouses

Marilyn W. McWilliams
Bradford Publishing Co., $19.95 (No Discount Available)
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Life After Death offers widowed persons a practical guide for dealing with the legal, financial, and social aspects of life in the aftermath of a spouse’s death.  Attorney Marilyn McWilliams not only addresses the key issues that should be a part of every couple’s estate plan, but also details the steps to take in the event of a spouse’s death — including planning the funeral, handling probate and estate administration, reacclimating to social life, and making financial plans for the future.

If you are faced with the death of your spouse, there are many important questions you must answer during an already difficult time. This book will help you find answers to the tough questions:

• Advice for planning the funeral or memorial.
• Why you may need a lawyer.
• How a financial advisor can help you plan for the future.
• Details of the estate administration process.
• Survivor benefits that may be owed to you.
• The importance of your social network.

This compassionate and straightforward book is designed to help surviving spouses make better plans — and better decisions — in the case of this life-changing event.

• Ch. 1: Planning the Funeral
• Ch. 2: Early Days
• Ch. 3: Getting Emotional Support
• Ch. 4: Legal Assistance
• Ch. 5: Getting Financial Advice
• Ch. 6: Estate Administration
• Ch. 7: Filing Claims for Survivor Benefits
• Ch. 8: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Insurance
• Ch. 9: Money, Budget, and Credit
• Ch. 10: Vehicles
• Ch. 11: Home Ownership and Change In Residence
• Ch. 12: Children
• Ch. 13: Starting, Resuming, or Changing Careers
• Ch. 14: Investments
• Ch. 15: Estate Planning
• Ch. 16: Re-Entering Life
• Glossary
• Appendix – Grief Support Resources
• Index