Free Widow Support Seminar | Legal, Financial & Grief Guidance
Widowed: Now What?
Losing a spouse is never easy. However, you don’t have to face the legal and financial challenges alone.Join us for a FREE seminar to learn what steps to take next.
What You’ll Learn After Loss
Legal guidance
First Steps After Loss
Understand probate pitfalls and safeguard your home, savings, and family legacy.
Protect Your Future
Avoid Costly Mistakes
Navigate the first steps after a loss, from handling bills to updating important documents, with clarity & support.
FINANCIAL CLARITY
Confidence with Money
Get straightforward guidance on Social Security, pensions, taxes, and planning ahead.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Know You’re Not Alone
Connect with caring professionals and local resources to help you move forward.
Register for This Free Event
Why Attend?
Get the tools you need to move forward—financially, legally, and emotionally.
Connect with caring experts
Learn your next legal & financial steps
Discover healing & resilience strategies
Gain clarity and confidence
Find comfort in community
Meet Our Caring Speakers
Andrew Schierberg
Stages Elder Care Law
Attorney
Andrew helps families navigate estate planning, Medicaid, and VA benefits with clarity and compassion. At the event, he’ll share how to avoid legal pitfalls after losing a spouse and how to plan ahead to bring order and peace of mind during life’s most difficult transitions.
Valencia Dickerson
St. Elizabeth Hospice Stars Grief Program
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Valencia will discuss how grief impacts identity and daily life, offering therapeutic tools to process loss and promote healing. She’ll share strategies for self-care, emotional resilience, and maintaining meaningful connections with loved ones.
Caitlin McBee
Edward Jones
Financial Planner
Caitlin will share practical guidance on managing inherited accounts, understanding Social Security options, and creating a financial plan after the loss of a spouse. She’ll cover common concerns widows face—from budgeting and preventing identity theft to coordinating with professionals and planning for your legacy—all with a focus on building financial independence and peace of mind.
Common Questions About Life After Loss
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What legal steps should I take after my spouse passes? | It’s important to review the will, update beneficiary designations, and ensure titles, deeds, and accounts are properly transferred. At the seminar, our elder law attorney will explain common pitfalls to avoid and how to plan ahead with confidence. |
| How can widows find financial stability? | Many widows and widowers face new financial responsibilities. Our financial advisor will share guidance on budgeting, protecting assets, and building long-term financial independence. |
| Where can I find emotional support while grieving? | Grief is a unique journey, and it can feel isolating. At this event, our counselor will share tools for coping, self-care, and finding supportive community resources. |
This seminar is open to both widows and widowers, as well as family members seeking ways to support a loved one after loss. It is completely free and open to the community, but registration is encouraged since seating is limited.
November 2025
18
Erlanger, KY
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Kenton County Library - Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY 41018