WEBINAR: When a Loved One Passes: A Practical Guide for the Family


Losing a loved one is emotionally difficult—and the financial, legal, and administrative responsibilities that follow can feel overwhelming. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors invites you to an interactive webinar that will provide a practical roadmap for the first days and months after a loss, including important notifications, estate and probate responsibilities, financial accounts, insurance benefits, taxes, property, and common mistakes to avoid.

WEBINAR
NOVEMBER 25, 2026
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

  • Who should be notified and when
  • Locating the will, trust, and other important documents
  • Understanding the roles of the executor, trustee, and personal representative
  • Obtaining death certificates and determining how many are needed
  • Securing the home, vehicles, valuables, and digital accounts
  • Managing immediate bills and ongoing household expenses
  • Notifying Social Security, employers, pension providers, and insurance companies
  • Filing life insurance claims and identifying survivor benefits
  • Reviewing account ownership, beneficiaries, and jointly held assets
  • Beginning the probate and estate-administration process
  • Inventorying, valuing, and distributing assets
  • Managing digital assets, subscriptions, email, and social media accounts
  • Common mistakes families and executors should avoid


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PRESENTERS:

Townsend Hornor, Jr.


TOWNSEND HORNOR, JR.
CEPS

Managing Director, Wealth Management & Executive Committee

Thad Ismart


THAD ISMART
CFP, ChFEBC℠, CEPS

Senior Financial Planner

For help registering, please contact Jadyn Wynn, Marketing Associate | [email protected] | 410-461-3900