Making the Money Last: Getting Organized - Bringing Order to Your Financial House (Volume 1)

This book is not about death or dying, grief or bereavement. It is about money - your money - and your stewardship of the assets left by your deceased spouse. We start from the premise that the funeral is over, that you've begun to realize the large number of tasks facing you and that you've started some tentative planning. You're now at the point of paying bills, keeping daily financial activities on track, worrying about estate settlement and wondering how to make your money last. It is possible to take charge of your financial life. While you may not feel much like doing it while you're in mourning, there are decisions that must be made. The widowed person faces one of life's greatest challenges. He or she must somehow make sense out of the death of a mate, while handling a huge array of financial problems, making mind-boggling adjustments, and building a new life. As such, we've structured Making the Money Last so that you can quickly find the answers you need without being overwhelmed with information. It is a step-by-step procedure, so you can read what you need to know and leave the rest for another time.