No one wants to discuss the financial side of things when they are trapped in the middle of a personal and emotional crisis situation. However, as with everything in life, money is usually involved in some form or another, and neglecting to deal with it can leave you seriously out of pocket later on, and even compromise the chances of dealing with the situation in the best way.
That means it’s vital that you find out how to deal with this in the best way. Keep reading for the lowdown.
Always have an emergency fund
Emergency funds are always a good idea in life because they give you that peace of mind that if anything does happen, you will be able to afford it comfortably. All without having to eat into your monthly budget.
However, in a difficult situation, these funds can literally be life-saving. This is because it may mean you have enough money for medical treatment, legal, or psychological care for you or a loved one that will make all the difference to their chances of recovery.
That is why it’s so important to set up an automatic transfer from your main account to a savings account as soon as possible. Then you can start to grow that fund as much, and as soon as you can.
Compensation isn’t a dirty word
Compensation isn’t a dirt world, although some folks would have it so. In fact, in genuine and serious cases it seems unlikely that most reasonable people would argue against the victim or even the victim’s family (if they are deceased) receiving some financial assistance to deal with the aftermath and effects of an injury.
Actually, making a wrongful death claim is often the most appropriate action that a family can take if their loved one has passed away due to the fault of someone else’s mistake or negligence. They will, of course, need some financial help to deal with the cost of the unexpected funeral, as well as the long-term financial issues that may arise from the event. Something that makes claiming compensation the most sensible option.
Approach discussing with money with caution
Tension and stress level are often already running high when you are in the midst of a difficult situation. That means people are likely to react uncharacteristically, or at least in a less considered way when discussing anything. With this in mind, discussing money, whether its a request to borrow it, or you are trying to make a joint decision on how to split an inheritance can be something of a minefield.
Be sensitive to your own and others grief when dealing with finances in difficult times.
Even families and friends that see themselves as getting on well can fall foul to falling out over badly timed loan requests, or views over who should inherit what. Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t discuss these things but do so carefully and in a sensitive way.
Remember too that you can always get the help of a lawyer, as leaving the details to them can make it much easier to not personalize the situation. Something that means you can stay on good terms with your loved ones and still get your financial issue sorted.