Widows Well - Along The Way

Update beneficiaries on your own insurance policies

Change joint billings into your own name

Look for all possible benefits you are entitled to military, credit life insurance, survivor’s benefits

Change title of ownership on home, vehicles

Get free credit reports for yourself and husband

Ask your attorney if you need to set up a bank account in the estate’s name

Pay estate bills as they come due from estate account, if applicable

Review all insurance policies to make sure you are covered sufficiently, especially health insurance

Review checking account for automatic debits

Obtain appraisals, if needed, for estate tax return