My Home Office
Financial and Legal Matters
Overview
Welcome to Your Home Office! The death of a loved one typically requires many decisions that can have a major impact on our lives. It can be hard for anyone to deal with important financial and legal questions, but these challenges can be even more difficult for those of us who are preoccupied with our grief. Not surprisingly, making good decisions can sometimes feel overwhelming. It is completely understandable that we can feel unprepared to deal with important decisions, especially if we relied on our deceased loved one to manage such decisions prior to their death.
In your Home Office, you will find resources to help you strategize how best to manage big decisions. Use the Self-Care Journey section to keep notes about your own experiences and how you would like to care for yourself through your grief journey.
Survivor Stories
Coping with Personal Property
Financial Coping
Resources
What to do after a loved one dies
Here are some helpful resources to help you understand what needs to be prioritized after your loved one’s death.
Benefits information for surviving spouses
This link provides information about a range of resources available to bereaved military spouses.
Understanding your military survivor benefits
Here are Casualty Assistance resources, for those who are eligible, to better understand your military survivor benefits.
Beneficiary financial counseling
This link provides additional information, to those who are eligible, about receiving financial counseling through the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Scholarship opportunities for surviving family members
Understand what scholarships are available to support the ongoing education of your eligible family members.
Hear from a Professional
Fry Scholarship for Children and Spouses
Additional Education Benefits
My Journey
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