Mom, dad died.
What? Well, not really, but let's pretend he did.
Why? Because the average age of a widow in the U.S. is 59, mom. You are 58.
Okay, so what can I do? Here's what you need to do right now:
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 <li>Make sure you have access to all electronic accounts, usernames, and passwords, and that both of your names are on all accounts.</li>
 <li>Make sure you have access to all physical deposit boxes and safes.</li>
 <li>Make sure you know about every insurance policy, both what and who is covered.</li>
 <li>Make sure you know who dad's attorney and financial planner are and how to contact them.</li>
 <li>Make sure you know if dad has a will and where it is, or a trust and who runs it, and of any advanced medical directives.</li>
 <li>Finally, make sure you have an emergency fund just in case you need some breathing room while you figure this all out.</li>
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