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Many of us are guilty of not revisiting our wills, or worse still, failing to have one. Naturally, none of us wants to think about our demise, but failing to properly plan for the inevitable may have far-reaching consequences for your family and loved ones.  At Mella Fiduciary Services we have seen the devastating effect of this and, as a…

It is important for your loved ones and heirs that you leave all your affairs in order, so that those who are left behind are able to cope with their bereavement, without the added stress of tying up loose ends in the deceased estate.  For many, this is not the case. What is an already traumatic, stressful situation is exacerbated…

Even though women are becoming more involved in their family’s financial affairs and sometimes may even run them, widowhood remains a significant risk factor. The death of a spouse is traumatic enough without having to deal with the aftermath of a possible transition into poverty due to poorly managed financial affairs. A recent American survey (Mathew Greenwald & Associates) of…