Survivor Assistance

Our Survivor Assistance services help ease the burden of the financial decisions that need to be made after the passing of a loved one.

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Survivor Assistance

In challenging times, Smith Anglin stands by your side. Our Survivor Assistance Services provide compassionate support and bereavement financial advice. Discover our offerings:

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Estate Plan Implementation

  • Navigate the process with ease

  • Help ensure your wishes are honored

Re-evaluation of Survivors' Financial Plans

  • Adjust financial strategies post-event

  • Plan for the future with confidence

Insurance Claim Assistance

  • Guidance with life insurance death benefit claims

  • Review of tax or options expectation so beneficiary is prepared and has a plan

Federal and State Estate Tax Support

  • Guidance on rules dependent on account type

  • Outline state specific rules and what taxes to expect

Asset Re-Titling and Financial Support

  • Reorganize assets efficiently

  • Resource who is familiar with client history and can reset beneficiary’s strategy and financial plan based on their unique needs

Personal Banking and Account Balancing Support

  • Bank account research and analysis support

  • Emergency and cash flow recommendations

In times of loss, let us be your pillar of support. Trust Smith Anglin
to guide you through the aftermath with care.

A long history of providing honest, compassionate, and informative service. Read what our clients are saying.

All testimonials are provided by current clients of Smith Anglin Financial. Clients were not compensated for testimonials, direct or otherwise. To our knowledge, no other conflicts of interest exist regarding these testimonials.

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The Smith Anglin team will help you...

  • Evaluate your goals

  • Review your investment portfolio

  • Build and optimize a legacy plan

  • Live by design rather than default

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14755 Preston Road, Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75254


972.267.1244 local


800.301.8486 toll free


972.267.1243 fax


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About Smith Anglin Financial

Founded in 1967, Smith Anglin is a wealth management practice based in Dallas, Texas. As trusted financial stewards, we provide an elevated standard of care and manage over $1.9 billion in client assets* for a select group of pilots, families, individuals, and business owners in 48 states and abroad. With deep roots in accounting, tax planning and aviation retirement readiness, our mission is to conscientiously help secure the financial well-being of our clients over the course of their lives, working diligently to help them achieve their goals, dreams and financial security.

*Data current as of 6/16/2025

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