Insurance

Check for any insurers that may have issued policies to your spouse. Your spouse may have had a number of  types of insurance policies, including the following:

• Life insurance,
• Mortgage or loan insurance,
• Accident insurance,
• Auto insurance,
• Credit card insurance, and
• Various types of insurance provided by your spouse's employer.

Widow's Social Security Benefits

Many widows have not worked much outside the home and have little or no social security benefits based on their own earnings record. As a result, widow’s benefits are especially important. As a widow you are entitled to social security benefits based on

Are you now a Widow? These are the financial contacts you should make.

Few times in our lives are more devastating than the death of a loved one. As you feel your own life pausing as you grieve your loss, these pointers will help take care of your finances and those of your loved one:

• Contact your attorney, Accountant, and Financial Planner if any. They will know any unique issues that might exist with your finances.