How to prepare for the death of your spouse:Important documents and account numbers to know. by Art Koff
In addition to multiple copies of a death certificate you’ll need:
• A copy of your marriage license
• Your spouse’s Social Security number and last statement
• Your spouse’s insurance policy
• The last will & testament
• Durable power of attorney
• Health care agent and living will
• Passwords and logins for online accounts
• Your spouse’s birth certificate
• Your spouse’s military discharge papers and veteran’s benefit statement.
• Your spouse’s Social Security number and last statement
• Your spouse’s insurance policy
• The last will & testament
• Durable power of attorney
• Health care agent and living will
• Passwords and logins for online accounts
• Your spouse’s birth certificate
• Your spouse’s military discharge papers and veteran’s benefit statement.
Prepare now and you will save yourself — and your family — a great deal of heartache.
You should be aware of where the important documents you will need are located.
This form for listing personal assetsshould be filled out now.
This form for listing personal assetsshould be filled out now.
Source: Financial Planning for Women