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Council Family Office
A quiet, comforting moment reflecting support during the loss of a spouse

Loss of a spouse

Support when it matters most.

In the months after losing a spouse, financial decisions can feel overwhelming. We take on the details with compassion — handling the immediate needs and building the plan for what’s next.

A steady process

We’ll walk through it together.

Nothing has to be decided today. We start with what genuinely needs attention now.

Step 1

Immediate needs

Cash flow, bills, and near-term security so nothing urgent is missed.

Step 2

Claims & settlement

Benefits, insurance, and estate settlement handled and coordinated.

Step 3

The plan ahead

A clear, long-term financial plan built around your new chapter.

Free guide — no cost, no obligation

The First 90 Days: A Financial Guide for Surviving Spouses

What genuinely needs attention now, what can safely wait, and the costly decisions worth postponing.

  • What to handle in the first month
  • Decisions you should not rush
  • How to organize what your spouse managed

Start with a conversation, not a commitment.

The first meeting is confidential, complimentary, and entirely about your situation. You leave understanding more than when you arrived — whether or not you work with us.

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