Death of a Spouse or Partner
Making sound financial decisions after the
At a time when you are in pain from your loss, chances are everyone around you is now an expert on what you should do — without really knowing your actual financial situation.
You may feel pushed to make decisions now, when in fact, the best decision may be to do nothing beyond the basics of changing social security and settling debts. But how do you know what is best for you?
Questions you may have:
What are the survivor benefits I am entitled to?
What should I do with the life insurance proceeds?
I don’t want to keep working with my spouse’s advisor, they talk down to me and in words I don’t understand. Can I move my accounts now?
How much do I need to live on and where will that income come from?
How do I need to change my estate plan?
How do I invest my assets for this next phase of my life?
To help you get through the fog, you need to find someone who will really listen to you...
...and learn enough about what needs to be done immediately and what can wait until you are ready to face the issues or details. We have become trusted Advisors to many widows and widowers and really helped make a difference in their lives after their loss. Our team combines decades of financial planning experience with warmth, dedication, and empathy. We live life alongside our clients through all seasons, including the good and the bad. That often means our best work is done while comforting our clients through a challenging experience — which is when they need us most.
Click here for a downloadable checklist for What to do after the Death of a Spouse.
As you begin to navigate this next phase of your life, you may also need to reconsider plans that you and your spouse or partner made together. When you are ready, multi-generational planning can be part of that process, including revisiting your estate plan and considering what you want for your family and future generations.
Does this sound like you?
Does Your Estate Plan Still Reflect Your Life?
Life changes, families evolve, and priorities shift. Does your estate plan still capture your values, your legacy wishes and your assets? Take our estate planning assessment to consider whether your plan still reflects what matters to you and identify topics worth discussing with your advisors.
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