This document outlines six important tasks for a woman to complete after the death of her spouse: 1. Update beneficiary information and financial records to ensure they are accurate. 2. Have important conversations with loved ones about final wishes and end-of-life care. 3. Consolidate financial information like account numbers and passwords. 4. Consult a financial advisor to structure assets optimally for passing to heirs. 5. Create a list of people to notify in the event of death and decisions about obituaries. 6. Update travel information to have important documents when traveling.