One of the most challenging times in life is dealing with the loss of a spouse or partner. You must not only deal with the sorrow and grief of your loss, but also attend to many details and decisions that need to be made. The Arthritis Foundation has a resource guide called When the Time Comes (WTTC) to help both prior to and during this difficult time.Many couples engage in the annual habit of reviewing their finances and important documents. This annual “checkup” should include but not be limited to your estate plan, insurance policies, bank accounts, professional advisor contact information and all investments accounts. The WTTC guide has a place to list out all this necessary and vital information in one place for a quick reference. Many individuals also use this annual review time to think of organizations and charities that have had a significant impact upon them during their lifetime and make provisions for such organizations in their estate plans.
在WTTC的小册子中发现的第二个有用的方面是人们在配偶或伴侣去世时需要采取的实用建议和步骤。有关于谁以及何时与某些实体、组织和个人联系的建议。有一个计划和一些指导方针，许多需要做的决定可以帮助你在这个困难的时期保持平静。
For a copy of our FREE booklet When the Time Comes, call 1-866-528-8687 toll-free.
To learn more about planned giving, wills or bequests, visitwww.arthritislegacy.org.
Related Resources:
- Learn about wills & bequests
- Power of Attorney: The Importance of Being Prepared
- Arthritis Foundation Planned Giving