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Explaining the Social Worker’s Role in a Hospital  

Explaining the Social Worker’s Role in a Hospital  

October 29, 2021
Social workers are generally individuals who support people in improving their quality of life through counseling, advocacy, and reporting. They often help people through life changes with these skills and refer individuals to the best help in their community. Social workers can operate in a variety of settings with a...

Explaining Hospice

October 29, 2021
Hospice can invoke a lot of anxiety and fear, however, better understanding the implications and processes within hospice can make the concept much more approachable with family and friends.   Hospice refers to the special care patients receive when their illness is not foreseen to improve, normally encompassing the last...

Understanding Caskets

October 29, 2021
Choosing a casket:   Caskets can often be the most expensive part of a funeral. There are many different options to choose from. Most funeral homes will have a broad selection of offerings. Caskets can range from a couple of hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, and many factors...

Paying a Loved One’s Bills  

October 29, 2021
In the article, “What Costs Can the Estate Cover,” we mentioned that the executor of the estate is responsible for paying the bills of a passed loved one. If the executor is or will be you, then you may feel nervous at first, but the process of paying your loved...

Is There a Right Way to Grieve? 

October 29, 2021
The period of grief experienced after the loss of a loved one can be a confusing and overwhelming time. There is no right way to grieve. Sometimes it comes in waves throughout a regular workday, and other times it hits you like a bag of bricks as you lay your head...

How to Claim Social Security Death Benefits 

October 29, 2021
When a person dies it is important to notify Social Security (*see note). Most funeral homes will report the death for families, once a social security number is provided during the funeral arrangement process. This takes a small part of the burden off of the family of the deceased.   1. Who can collect the Social...

What Makes Up an Estate?

October 29, 2021
Estate: The total of an individual’s assets, minus all the current debts. Estate does not include shared assets, pensions, or life insurance policies that have a designated beneficiary.   What is Considered Part of the Estate?  Assets:    Personal possessions   Real property (real estate: houses, condos)   Bank accounts and investments   Assets (property or accounts) in foreign countries   Motor...

Dealing with Immediate Grief

October 29, 2021
Four things to know after a loved one has died:   You may feel lost, helpless, empty, or even relieved.  Any and all emotions are possible and acceptable. Each person mourns in their own way and in their own time. You might be overwhelmed, so use your friends and family members as a support system. There are many arrangements that must be...

Determining the Value of Assets

October 29, 2021
Gathering an overall value of all the property a loved one has collected over a lifetime isn’t an easy task for anyone, much less someone who is grieving and has other executor duties on their plate.  It is important to have a support system while you are going through this...

Locating The Assets of a Deceased Loved One

October 29, 2021
Locating all the assets of a deceased loved one can be a daunting task.  This task can be designated to the executor of the will, but it will be helpful if family members approach the project together. It is helpful to always have a copy of the death certificate and...
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