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Originally Posted by elevatorman
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When you apply for your homestead, you check the "widow" box. Also, if you are 65 or over you can also apply for the "senior exemption" but there is a limit on the amount of money you earn. For those who are veterans and disabled, be sure to apply for your tax exemption - I didn't know about this when my husband died but if I did, I would not have to pay much if anything in the way of real estate taxes. Your spouse will also be able to retain the tax exemption right if you die. But, you must apply for it before you die - or it won't work. I speak from experience, sad to say.