Financial mistakes that most grieving Kenyan families make, and how to avoid them

Grief can cloud judgment, leaving families vulnerable to costly financial mistakes in the days and weeks after a loved one dies.

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When a loved one dies, grief is often accompanied by urgent financial pressure. Hospital bills must be settled, funeral arrangements begin, and relatives gather, all while families are forced to make quick decisions about money and property.

In that emotionally charged moment, financial advisers warn, many grieving families make costly mistakes that can affect their stability long after the funeral.

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