Widowhood is the state of being a widow or widower: a person whose spouse has passed away. This is a situation that no one wants to be in, but it is something that can happen, and that you and your family should be prepared for financially. When this kind of painful, life altering event occurs, it's important to have the structure in place for you and your family to be protected, and this year on Financially Ever After Widowhood, Stacy Francis is going to be talking to a diverse lineup of experts, and individuals who have gone through it themselves, to give you the tools and information you need to be prepared.
Prior to this year's series on Widowhood, Financially Ever After covered topics related to divorce. We invite you to check out these fantastic episodes if they are relevant to you.
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Widowhood is the state of being a widow or widower: a person whose spouse has passed away. This is a situation that no one wants to be in, but it is something that can happen, and that you and your family should be prepared for financially. When this kind of painful, life altering event occurs, it's important to have the structure in place for you and your family to be protected, and this year on Financially Ever After Widowhood, Stacy Francis is going to be talking to a diverse lineup of experts, and individuals who have gone through it themselves, to give you the tools and information you need to be prepared.
Prior to this year's series on Widowhood, Financially Ever After covered topics related to divorce. We invite you to check out these fantastic episodes if they are relevant to you.
What Do You Do If Your Spouse Dies Before the Divorce Is Finalized with Lisa Zeiderman and Amy Holzman
Financially Ever After Widowhood
43 minutes
6 months ago
What Do You Do If Your Spouse Dies Before the Divorce Is Finalized with Lisa Zeiderman and Amy Holzman
What happens if your spouse dies before the divorce is finalized - are you a widow… or still just the spouse they were trying to leave? In this eye-opening episode, Stacy is joined by matrimonial attorney Lisa Zeiderman and estate planning attorney Amy Holzman to unpack a legal gray zone that most couples never anticipate. Whether you're in the middle of separating, contemplating divorce, or supporting someone through it, this episode reveals the hidden consequences of dying mid-divorce - and how to protect your financial and legal interests before it’s too late.
You'll hear them discuss:
Why divorce proceedings legally stop (abate) if one spouse dies before the final judgment is issued
The critical difference between being “separated” and “legally separated”
What happens to wills, inheritance rights, and spousal elections if no divorce agreement has been signed
How a prenup or postnup can override default spousal inheritance laws
Whether someone is considered divorced or widowed in the eyes of the law - and why that distinction matters for taxes and Social Security
The role of survivorship benefits in pensions and retirement accounts after death
What happens when a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) hasn’t been processed yet
Why failing to update beneficiary designations (and documents like power of attorney or healthcare proxy) can backfire dramatically
Practical ways to protect your assets and loved ones - especially if you're over 50 and facing a “gray divorce”
How estate planning and divorce law must work hand-in-hand to prevent future litigation and financial chaos
Resources
Lisa Zeiderman on the Web | Miller Zeiderman LLP | LinkedIn
Amy Holzman on Law Offices of Amy Holzman | LinkedIn
Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Email
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Financially Ever After Widowhood
Widowhood is the state of being a widow or widower: a person whose spouse has passed away. This is a situation that no one wants to be in, but it is something that can happen, and that you and your family should be prepared for financially. When this kind of painful, life altering event occurs, it's important to have the structure in place for you and your family to be protected, and this year on Financially Ever After Widowhood, Stacy Francis is going to be talking to a diverse lineup of experts, and individuals who have gone through it themselves, to give you the tools and information you need to be prepared.
Prior to this year's series on Widowhood, Financially Ever After covered topics related to divorce. We invite you to check out these fantastic episodes if they are relevant to you.
