Resources
Dealing with Grief
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Extensive information on all aspects of grief
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In-person or online groups to work through grief
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Article on when to seek help with grief
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Online access to licensed, professional therapists
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Information on grief and access to licensed therapists
End-of-Life Resources for Seniors
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Extensive resources for seniors, from assisted living to hospice
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Article - End of Life Planning from the American Cancer Society
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Resources to plan for end-of-life care
Executor Responsibilities
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AARP Article - considerations for executors
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American Bar Association summary of executor responsibilities
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What to do when someone dies
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Article - mistakes to avoid
Funeral Planning and Memorials
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Guides to funeral planning for yourself or a loved one
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Guide to shopping for funeral services
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Funeral home price comparison tool
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Resources for Veteran's burials
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Resources on green burials
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Writing and publishing an obituary
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Online memorials for a loved one
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Memorial websites for loved ones
Legal Assistance
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Listings for probate lawyers, legal advice and more
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General lawyer database, search for "probate" lawyers
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Tools to assist with end-of-life concerns
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Online estate planning
Finding Assets
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Life Insurance Locator for almost all life insurance issued in the US and Canada
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Helps you find assets by state or province
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Database of unclaimed retirement accounts
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US government agency that helps locate unclaimed pensions
Assessing Value
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Online appraisals
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Valuation research resources
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Article - identifying hidden treasures
Distributing Assets
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App for division of personal belongings
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Free Estate Inventory Tool
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Article - Low tech ways to allocate and distribute belongings