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>