For those of you who have a spouse that has recently passed, hopefully my experience will help you get through what to expect if you have a similar situation. My husband was disabled and had a handicap placard we used for him to park in a handicap...

My Spouse has died....(cont'd): When you receive 6 copies of your spouse's death certificate, you think, great! Thank you to the funeral parlor that provided it! In reality, all of the people you notify that your husband has passed...

Cont'd: (My Spouse has died, time to change the will....and other things)..... Update: Since we don't have an estate (do not own a house), it is less complicated. That being said, I need to reassess if I can afford where I now live. I make...

It's difficult enough when one's spouse passes away. You think you're ready because he's been ill for over 2 years with many medical issues. A few years earlier you get smart and have a Will drawn up because we're both getting...

Had a very satisfied client in the office recently who exulted over the fact that we had been able to draft a will, power of attorney and other documents in a simple, non-legalese way that he could understand; not be mystified by legal jargon, and...

After my spouse passed away on October 8th, besides the grief one goes through, you feel completely helpless in how to proceed with the everyday tasks. I did the obvious and called Social Security to tell them about his death so his checks would...

When loved ones pass away there's way too much to handle in a short time: notifying others despite feelings of intense grief; funeral arrangements; living without the departed individual; keeping or dispensing with their possessions; a potential...

The Importance of a Healthcare Proxy in Times of Crisis In times of crisis, it is of paramount importance to have proper documents in place in the event that you fall seriously ill. A health care proxy is a legal document in which you to designate an...

This is a guide from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Here's a list of what should never be shredded and should ideally be stored in a safe deposit box at the bank or in a locked box: Divorce decrees Original marriage and birth...

Documents called a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy, which give authority to an agent which continues despite the disability or incapacity of the make of the power. It is a substitutue for a court-appointed guardian or...