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
  • 3 mins
  • 329 MB

Section 1: Getting Started

Intro
  • 3 mins
  • 244 MB
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
              • 3 mins
              • 266 MB
              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
                                    • 3 mins
                                    • 240 MB
                                    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
                                                  • 2 mins
                                                  • 137 MB
                                                  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
                                                                              • 2 mins
                                                                              • 139 MB
                                                                              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
                                                                                              • 2 mins
                                                                                              • 133 MB
                                                                                              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
                                                                                                                  • 2 mins
                                                                                                                  • 165 MB
                                                                                                                  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