How Eight WSJ Readers Prepare Their Partners to Manage Their Finances After They Die

In many couples, one partner is the unofficial money manager. When that person dies, the surviving partner can be thrust into financial disarray and confusion.

Following the Journal’s recent story about a widow’s struggle to untangle her finances after the death of her husband, we asked readers to share their strategies for avoiding such a scenario. Here are some of their responses, which were edited for clarity and length.