How to Prepare for the Death of a Spouse

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Tip 1 - 6 Things To Do Before Your Spouse Dies

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Martin FIERSTONE | permalink

A woman whose husband had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer wanted to know what to do before he dies. Her question sent me back to when my father became seriously ill. My mother took 6 steps that made all the difference.

For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/sites/barbarastanny/2011/09/13/6-things-to-do-before-your-spouse-dies/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Prepare for Death of Spouse

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Triani Luca PC 04 | permalink

If your spouse is dying, you may go through a variety of strong emotions, ranging from anger, frustration, hopelessness, and finally, acceptance. Preparing for death is a difficult process. You may have to provide care for your spouse as...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-Death-of-Spouse ^[2]

Tip 3 - A To-Do List for the Surviving Spouse

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mennen Elkalyoubi | permalink

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in the September 2011 issue of Kiplinger's Retirement Report. To subscribe, click here.
Tags: spouse, wife, husband, surviving spouse, death, estate, widow, widower, checklist

For further reading: http://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T037-C000-S001-a-to-do-list-for-the-surviving-spouse.html ^[3]