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Survivor Finances & Legal

After the death of your service member, getting your financial and legal affairs in order can provide some peace of mind.

While no actions can completely erase the pain you may feel after the death of your service member, getting your financial and legal affairs in order can be a small step in the right direction and can provide some peace of mind during this difficult time. Military OneSource provides tools and services to help simplify and ease the process.

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