Post-death logistics

If you’ve recently lost a loved one who had social security benefits, you may be eligible for Social Security survivor benefits (also referred to as Social Security death benefits). There are two types of survivor benefits: A lump-sum social security survivor benefit Ongoing monthly soci

When someone close to you passes away, securing their possessions may be the last thing on your mind, but news of a death can be a green light for thieves and other criminals, sadly. If a close friend or relative who lived alone has just passed away, it’s a good idea to try to stop by their hom