Losing a spouse has been ranked as the #1 most stressful life event, with 70% of women being widowed at least once in their lives. As if dealing with death isn’t hard enough, it is frequently followed by unexpected surprise bills. They start trickling in during the weeks and months after a partner’s passing, often catching surviving spouses off guard at a time when they aren’t prepared to deal with financial stress.
But what’s even more concerning is that many of these bills are preventable if you have the right information. That said, here are eight reasons why these bills happen (and how to avoid them).
