Navigating Widow Tax Planning After a Spouse's Death

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I just spent the afternoon with a friend whose husband passed last year, helping her sort through the tax implications. It's surprising how many deadlines change after a spouse dies, like filing status and property step-ups. We found it's important to look at her new single-filer brackets and talk about when to sell their vacation home without a huge tax hit. Small steps, but they really matter.