Lost and Found

LOST AND FOUND is a reference for professionals and laypersons alike, to provide the most expert advice available to surviving spouses and those planning for the eventual loss of a spouse. Surviving spouses and the families of surviving spouses will find this book extremely useful in navigating complex legal, governmental, financial and accounting requirements associated with the death of a loved one. Caregivers and counselors such as hospice, funeral homes, nursing homes, accountants and lawyers will also find LOST AND FOUND to be an important resource for the families they serve. Other publications tend to focus on either investing or grief. In addition to grief and investing, LOST AND FOUND explores a number of topics including law, accounting, funerals, social security, prenuptial agreements, as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Other publications tend to be written by professional authors who are not directly experienced in their subject matter. By contrast, LOST AND FOUND is written by authors - eight in total - all of whom are leading experts in their field. Topics addressed in a LOST AND FOUND include: Grieving the Loss of a Spouse; Getting Organized; Navigating Social Security; Insurance; Putting Your Financial House in Order; IRA and Retirement Distributions; Settling the Estate; Tax Reporting; Basic Estate Planning; Prenuptial Agreements; Medicare and Medicaid; Making Funeral Arrangements and A Complete Glossary of Terms.