ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Survivors

<p>A practical resource for dealing with family matters upon death this first-of-its-kind publication from the <strong>American Bar Association</strong> and <strong>AARP</strong> - the nation's leading associations in the law and the advancement of issues that matter most to people 50+ and their families - helps answer the myriad of questions surrounding what needs to be done following a loved one's passing. This must-have book guides you through the steps to wrap up the personal and financial affairs of the loved one who died. Although the <em>ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Survivors: A Guide to Practical and Legal Matters When Someone You Love Dies</em> does not provide legal advice it does include legal reasons implications and complications that cover a variety of questions loved ones face upon death. In each chapter you'll find convenient checklists to help guide you through the difficult time. Chapter topics include: </p> <ul> <li>Applying for survivors' benefits </li> <li>Checking on insurance benefits </li> <li>Sorting through the stuff </li> <li>Getting ready for probate </li> <li>Taking care of yourself </li> <li>And <strong>more</strong>! </li></ul> <p>The <em>ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Survivors</em> is not intended as a sit-down-and-read book. It is a workbook designed to help you understand what you need to do following a loved one's death guided by simple yet thorough forms. Whether you fill in the forms in the book or use the CD-ROM included in the back cover you can take comfort in knowing that the matters upon a loved one's death can be handled with ease. While there are a number of books directed to the widow on matters of grief and financial planning this is the first - from <strong>AARP</strong> and the <strong>American Bar Association's Senior Lawyers Division</strong> - comprehensive guide that answers questions for family survivors in one straightforward book.</p>