@CateCAParent Thank you, I’m sorry you have also have gone through having a very ill husband. The private disability company denied my husband coverage in February. We had been fighting it since then, and weeks prior to his death hired a lawyer. In today’s mail was a letter from the insurance company saying they changed their decision, it was dated 2 days after he died. Good news in that back payments would be made, but just so so so frustrating.
Husband always did taxes, so no CPA, but will obviously need one going forward. I truly realize we are fortunate in many ways, my boys don’t have to worry about leaving their home or where their next meal will come from.
I have spent the last 6 years fighting for my husband, so it seems natural to continue fighting in some manner. I know I have a lot more grief to go through, but in a lot of ways I can see so much to be greatful for. After being a caretaker it was hard to see the positives. It’s almost like I fell in love with my husband all over again after he died. Hearing everything his friends and family said and seeing his kindness and caring in my 4 boys has been a gift.
The youngest will turn 18 in the fall of their senior year so will recieve Social Security payments until they graduate.
I will try to take your advice to take care of myself, my guess is you know how hard that is, so please also take care of yourself.