Loss of Spouse

Am I liable for my spouse’s debts?

Claiming Life Insurance Benefits

Claiming Survivor’s and Death Benefits

Do I have to accept a bequest I don’t want?

Filing a Final Income Tax Return

Filing an Estate Tax Return

Gift and Estate Taxes

How can I find out if my deceased husband owned any life insurance?

Inheriting an IRA or Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

Loss of a Spouse/Family Member

My husband just died. Do I have access to his accounts?

My spouse just died. Who do I need to notify?

Organizing Your Finances After Your Spouse Has Died

Paying for a funeral

Settling an Estate

Social Security Survivor’s Benefits and the Lump-Sum Death Benefit

What are my options if I inherit an IRA or benefit from an employer-sponsored plan?

Who should I name as guardian of my children in case my spouse and I should die at the same time?

Women: Moving Forward Financially after the Loss of a Spouse