This breaks my heart. Below are two messages I received recently, describing the compounding of grief and financial disaster in the wake of death of a loved one. So, today’s column is dedicated to all those who love their families yet let their own pride and stubbornness create this type of disaster. First to arrive was this: “A friend’s husband passed away. She had limited knowledge concerning his finances. What is the best way to find out if she is missing any bank accounts, stocks, bonds, broker accounts, etc in his name that she may not be aware of?” For many years, I have offered my free
This breaks my heart. Below are two messages I received recently, describing the compounding of grief and financial disaster in the wake of death of a loved one. So, today’s column is dedicated to all those who love their families yet let their own pride and stubbornness create this type of disaster. First to arrive was this: “A friend’s husband passed away. She had limited knowledge concerning his finances. What is the best way to find out if she is missing any bank accounts, stocks, bonds, broker accounts, etc in his name that she may not be aware of?” For many years, I have offered my free