A Guide For Widows And Widowers: How to Get Your Affairs in Order After the Death of Your Spouse

This book will guide you, step-by-step, as you to get your financial and legal affairs in order after the death of your Spouse. Some of the topics included are: do you need to probate; how to organize and manage your finances; how to apply for social security, insurance and retirement benefits; when you need an accountant; what if your Spouse owned a business; how to pick an attorney; how to get your own affairs in order; beneficiary designations; power of attorney; medical power of attorney; guardians; wills; trusts; how you can avoid probate. There are no do-it-yourself legal forms, but there are 10 forms and checklists you can download (included in the price of the book) which streamline the process and save you time and energy. A Personal Note from the Author "Although I've been an estate planning and probate attorney for 30 years, I'm really in the peace of mind business. Once your affairs are in order, you will have made things as easy as possible for yourself and you will achieve peace of mind."

Author: Julie a. Calligaro

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Jun 17, 2013

Number of Pages: 64 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1490466010

ISBN-13: 9781490466019