Managing a Surviving Spouse's Financial Accounts: Key Steps

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After losing a spouse, sorting through their financial accounts can feel overwhelming, but it's a crucial step toward stability. Start by gathering statements for bank, retirement, and investment accounts, then notify each institution of the death with a certified death certificate. You'll need to decide which accounts to keep or close, update beneficiary designations, and transfer assets like IRAs or 401(k)s into your name as the survivor. Don't rush; take it one account at a time, and lean on…