Question

What should a widow do financially in the first 90 days?

Answer

In the first 90 days, focus on immediate needs and avoid major decisions. Days 1-30: Secure account access, notify Social Security and pension providers, and don’t make big financial or lifestyle changes. Days 31-60: Assemble your team — a fiduciary advisor, tax professional, and estate strategist — and gather key documents. Days 61-90: Build your financial picture, hold initial strategy discussions, complete a retitling and beneficiary sweep, and restructure insurance. Avoid major investment or lifestyle decisions in the first year.

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