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Staying connected after a loss

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After the loss of a loved one, there is so much to do and adjust to that it can be easy to lose touch with family and friends who are vital to us. We can get caught up in our grief and all the changes that are happening to us, and might find it hard to relate to the lives of our friends and those who haven't suffered our loss. Perhaps we feel like our friends and family should be reaching out to us instead of the other way around. However it happens, this distance can cause us to feel like we’ve lost most than just the person who died. While many people may have reached out to you immediately following your loss, as time goes by it can be hard for them to know how to talk to you, or whether it is okay to share their own struggles while you are having such a hard time. This can make it them reluctant to reach out to you as they once did. They might also just be giving you space and time to heal. In the first days, weeks and perhaps months following your loss, you may struggl...

Financial and Legal Steps to Take After Someone Dies

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Dealing with someone’s death can be intense and overwhelming. It is an emotional, and often traumatizing, period for loved ones. The grief can be complicated by the fact that there are legal matters to be looked into and paperwork that needs to be completed. It is helpful, therefore, to familiarize yourself with the specifics beforehand so you’re not at a loss for what to do when the situation arises. Documents to Look For Legal Documents i .If the death had been expected, the deceased might themselves have left some instructions about what needs to be done after their death. These are called the Letter of Instruction or Final Instructions . ii .If the deceased had been receiving medical treatment or was hospitalized, there may be an Advance Directive notice or a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care . iii .The deceased may have signed up for organ donation. Look for their Organ Donation Card or Documents before making arrangements for the funeral...