You may be eligible to use qualifying widow as your filing status. See discussion here.
“Qualifying Widow(er)
If your spouse died in 2019, you can use married filing jointly as your filing status for 2019 if you otherwise qualify to use that status. The year of death is the last year for which you can file jointly with your deceased spouse.
You may be eligible to use qualifying widow(er) as your filing status for 2 years following the year your spouse died."
PerIRS publication 501 page 9.
You must have a child you can claim as a dependent.
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