Widow 411/The Ultimate Survival Guide for Widows

  • $147

The Ultimate Survival Guide for Widows

  • Course

Get all the information and tools you need to complete the crushing list of to-dos after your spouse dies. Break common post-death tasks down into manageable steps with information laid out for you in an easy-to-read and understand format.

Things You Need to Do After Your Spouse Dies

This comprehensive online course is designed for widows who are desperate for tools to complete the crushing list of things you need to do after your spouse dies.

If your overwhelm is at an all-time high because you’re paralyzed with indecison about what tasks to complete first, when to complete them, and how to get it all done, don’t worry. 

This course can help!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

You’ve been searching to find a comprehensive and reliable post-death checklist that breaks down the things you need to do after your  spouse dies into clear and distinct categories

You’re struggling to find resources that address your unique needs as a widow

You know you should organize your tasks, manage the bills, and close or modify accounts, but you’re struggling to manage your new responsibilities

You’re drowning in a never-ending list of paperwork, financial decisions, and bureaucratic red tape and paralyzed with indecision about what to do next

You’re feeling emotionally drained and unable to focus on practical tasks because grief is making it challenging to concentrate


You’re afraid of making mistakes and unsure about where to turn for guidance because your family and friends don’t know how to help

Do you wish someone would just tell you WHAT to do and HOW to do it?

The Struggle is Real

Most widows have a difficult time trying to figure out how to handle the “business” side of death on their own after their spouse or life partner dies. When you’re unsure what post-death tasks need to be completed and how to complete them efficiently it leads to unnecessary anxiety and stress.

The Ultimate Survival Guide for Widows offers practical resources and expert guidance to help you navigate these challenging tasks. From managing legal and financial responsibilities to organizing important documents, this step-by-step advice ensures you can handle everything with confidence and reduce the overwhelming stress that often accompanies these duties.


Tackle Your Post-Death Tasks Without Going Insane

Navigate the complex administrative, financial, and emotional tasks that come with being newly widowed.

Say goodbye to feeling lost and overwhelmed with all the things you need to do after your spouse dies and find the clarity you’ve been searching for.

Organize Important Documents

Learn effective strategies to organize your paperwork, making it easier to locate and manage important documents during challenging times

Discover Grief Support Options

Explore various grief support resources and learn coping techniques to navigate the emotional journey of widowhood

Understand Social Security Benefits

Gain a thorough understanding of your entitlements and benefits, ensuring you can maximize your Social Security benefits as a widow

Assess Your Cash Flow

Learn how to evaluate your financial situation, including mortgage considerations, income sources, and expenses, to make informed decisions for your future.

Uncover Other Death Benefits

Uncover potential death benefits available from your late spouse’s job, military service, or professional organizations to ensure you access all the support you are entitled to

Handle Account Management

Learn how to consolidate or cancel accounts, change beneficiary records, notify credit bureaus and credit card companies, change utility accounts, and set up alerts

Interpret Taxes and Insurance

Understand tax filing options, update auto, home, and other insurance policies, and determine if additional insurance is needed, avoiding any potential financial pitfalls

Preserve Digital Legacies

Learn how to handle social media accounts ensuring you preserve memories and protect your loved one’s digital legacy

What Other Widows Have to Say

What would it feel like if you could…

Follow an Action Plan

Prioritize tasks, manage finances and handle accounts

Organize Your To-Do’s

Streamline jumbled tasks into more manageable categories

Streamline Your Process

Save time and effort with easy-to-use worksheets and checklists

Use Templates

Efficiently notify companies with done-for-you letter templates

Complete Tasks

Ditch the overwhelm and get things done

Record It

Keep track of everything in one place to refer to again and again

What's Inside?

Welcome

Start Here

Section 1: Getting Started

Intro
Included in Every Section
Key Things to Keep in Mind
Accept Help + a List of What to Ask For
Preview
Where to Find Grief Support
Grief Retreats for Adults + Grief Camps for Kids
Section 1 Checklist + Notes

Section 2: Let's Get Organized

Intro
Cover Page for Your Binder
Set Up a Filing System + Make Copies of Everything
Preview
Gather Important Documents
Get Copies of the Original Death Certificate
Get Your Hands on a Shredder
Manage Your Day
Remove Spouse's Name from Direct Marketing Association
Change Home Alarm System Contact Number
Backup Your Data Online
Protect Your Identity
Section 2 Checklist + Notes

Section 3: Social Security Suvivor Benefits

Intro
Applying for Social Security Survivor Benefits
Which Survivor Benefits Apply to You and Your Family?
Social Security Numbers You Need to Know
Preview
Should I apply for a Child-in-Care Benefit?
Preview
Should I apply for a widow survivor benefit or a retirement benefit first?
Preview
Common Social Security Survivor Benefit Questions
Section 3 Checklist + Notes

Section 4: Assess Your Cash Flow

Intro
Do You Have Life Insurance?
How to Find a Policy if You're Unsure
Mortgage Considerations
Where is Your Income?
What Are Your Expenses?
Keeping Track of Expenses
Preview
Financial Resources for Widows
Preview
Section 4 Checklists + Notes
Preview

BONUS: Let's Do a Check-In

Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs

BONUS: The Ultimate Budget Binder for Widows

Budget Worksheets to Streamline Your Money Management Tasks

Section 5: Other Death Benefits

Military Service Benefits
Employee Benefits
Professional Organizations or Alumni Office
Section 5 Checklist + Notes

Section 6: Account Management

Intro
Change Beneficiary Records
Preview
Manage Bank Accounts
Preview
Get Documents Notarized for Free (or a Nominal Fee)
Notify Credit Bureaus
Preview
Notify Credit Card Companies
Preview
Payment Liability
Change Utility Accounts to Your Name
Section 6 Checklist + Notes

Section 7: Taxes and Insurance

Intro
Property Tax
Filing Taxes as a Widow
Preview
Health Insurance Options
Preview
Auto Insurace + Title Considerations
Homeowner's Insurance
Shop Around for Better Rates
Additional Insurance Options
Insurance Policy Information Worksheet
Section 7 Checklist + Notes

BONUS: The Ultimate Insurance Review for Widows

Insurance Worksheets to Help You Review Your Policies

Section 8: Social Media + Online Accounts

Intro
Google
Facebook
Instagram
Amazon
X (formerly known as Twitter)
LinkedIn
eBay
PayPal
Pinterest
Social Media Accounts Worksheet
Section 8 Checklist + Notes

Section 9: What to Do With His Stuff

Driver's License
Cell Phone
Email
Clothes + Shoes
Eyeglasses
Section 9 Checklist + Notes

Wrap Up

You Can Do Hard Things
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Master List

Master List of Worksheets and Templates