The remaining files in the list of Thirty Files Everyone Should Have are enumerated by category and you just need one sheet of paper for each document. It can be the original or a copy with the location of the original noted. Myself, I am going to take all the originals to the lock box…
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I am a young widow who would like to share my experiences with other widows young and old. This expereince has taught me much and it should be shared to help other women who are experiencing the same event. If I can do this then so can another.
The Details – The Will, Instructions and Trusts
This part may be a little boring and I hope not too redundant but I will be discussing each section of the Thirty Documents listing. Learn something new in each section and use it or lose it, however you may need. I am learning and researching as I go along here too but in the…
Read MoreThirty Files Everyone Should Have in Place
Good morning and welcome to the LIST. I found an article that I will post as a reference for setting up files. I will add a list of references later. It was a pretty complete list but it had graphics that were difficult to read and would eat up quite a bit of ink, not…
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Research
I will be working on some documents to post to help set up a file that everyone should have in their home in preparation. It will be good advice based on research and a good filing system for families to have in place in case of a catastrophe and eventual planning. I know Florida residents…
Read MorePractically Speaking, The Business of Transistion
The grief and shock of death will linger forever. The practical business of getting on with your life needs to be directly taken care of on a daily basis, that too can seem like a never ending set of hoops. Here are several things that you need to know. Hopefully things have been set up…
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Please forgive this small notation at this point but I have to post a short disclaimer here to say that these are my experiences and my goal is to help other women and men who find themselves on this journey. Each journey is unique with it’s own set of problems and circumstances. I should have…
Read MoreIn the Beginning
This is about the business end of losing one’s spouse. If you have time to be prepared for death then you have time to plan the funeral, be practical in getting information lined up and decisions made. My spouse was a planner and we had plots bought decades ago along with the stone, so those…
Read MoreHolly’s Introduction
Hello there! I am a widow of three years and started this some time back. I am so much stronger and better able to formulate this process for you than I was three years ago. As much as we think that we are in charge of ourselves, we are often ruled by emotions and must…
Read MoreWhy are you Lovely?
You, yes you, are lovely because you have survived the experience of losing your loved one, held up through the illness or accident that brought the end to your relationship without your consent! You are up and above ground and must be willing to LIVE! When saying that it is meant that you must move…
Read MoreIn the Beginning of the End
The beginning is always the same, no matter one is prepared or not, the beginning of widowhood begins with the loss of your partner, your mate and companion. Whether it is your long time love or near to divorce partner in marriage, it is the loss that happens first. Death does not ask when you…
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