New Delhi, May 9 -- The death of a family member brings emotional upheaval, often disrupting financial discipline at a critical time. However, this is precisely when staying focused on financial matters becomes crucial-neglecting them can jeopardise the family's future. Timely, well-structured decisions can provide much-needed stability. Here's a checklist to help navigate finances during such a testing time

"The passing of a loved one is a period of profound emotional strain and there is a critical time window to securing a family's financial future which starts with obtaining death certificate and auditing all existing assets and liabilities," comments Abhishek Kumar, SEBI RIA, Founder- SahajMoney

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