ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Survivors: A Guide to the Practical and Legal Matters You Have to Pay Attention to When Someone Dies
By Sally Balch Hurme
Winner: Grand APEX Award 2015
Book Description
When someone you love dies, dealing with the personal and financial affairs — on top of the emotional trauma — can be overwhelming. With this first-of-its-kind manual, from the American Bar Association and AARP, you can take comfort in knowing that you can handle matters upon a loved one’s death with ease.
The personal record-keeping workbook and accompanying CD-ROM walk you through processes step by step. The ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Survivors covers topics such as:
- Applying for survivors’ benefits
- Paying outstanding bills
- Checking on insurance
- Sorting through the stuff, physical and digital
- Notifying the myriad people and companies who need to know
- Navigating the grief process and taking care of yourself