ISBN When Someone Dies

The Practical Guide to the Logistics of Death_x000D_
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A lawyer and venture capitalist provides a complete, practical guide for dealing with the concrete details surrounding the death of a loved one, from funeral and estate planning to navigating the complexities of online identities._x000D_
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Scott Taylor Smith, a venture capitalist and lawyer, had plentiful resources, and yet after his mother died, he made a series of agonizing and costly mistakes in squaring away her affairs. He could find countless books that dealt with caring for the dying and the emotional fallout of death, but very few that dealt with the logistics._x000D_
In the aftermath of his mother’s death, Smith decided to write the book he wished he’d had. When Someone Dies provides readers with a crucial framework for making good, informed, money-saving decisions in the chaotic thirty days after a loved one dies and beyond. It provides essential, concrete guidance on:_x000D_
• Making funeral and memorial service arrangements_x000D_
• Writing an obituary_x000D_
• Estate planning_x000D_
• Contacting family and friends_x000D_
• Handling your loved one’s online footprint_x000D_
• Navigating probate_x000D_
• Dealing with finances, including trusts and taxation_x000D_
• And much, much more_x000D_
Featuring concise checklists in each chapter, this guide offers answers to practical questions, enabling loved ones to save time and money and focus on healing.