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Reassurance After almost a year of preparation and 3 months of intense work in areas of life (finance and business) that I am least interested in all of my real estate stuff entered in escrow last night with the prognosis of closing within a week. I can breathe again, that is until tax time when the next round of dealing with the government and over regulation comes due. I still have the family living trust to set up but that is far easier. With the pieces in place it's just a matter of filling in the template and filing the documents. Doing all of this has really been a boost for my self confidence. While I am not exactly stupid I avoided as many things related to business and finance as much as I could all of my life becasue I find them boring and frustrating. This did not leave me in the best position to deal with the things I inherited. None the less at this late time in life I was able to catch on and problem solve with the professionals. Getting the mess my dad left cleaned up is reward in itself but even better the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction that I can still learn completely new things and get up to speed quickly. I was afraid those skills were lost to age. I'm passing on something my experience taught me. We all need to make sure we have taken care of our wishes regarding property and family legally. Don't depend on even your most trusted family member or closest friend to carry them out becasue they just might not. In my case I was able, willing and had time and fortitude to work things out and found a couple of people could advise. I am so thankful for all of that. Spiritwoman ^i^ |
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I'm glad that you can finally put this to rest..... at least for awhile. My inlaws thought ahead, and had a lawyer take care of everything, so their estate went well and according to their wishes. My step father's was another matter. He VERBALLY told us what he wanted done with his meager estate (a house worth very little), which was that he wanted it to go to a grandson that was born on his birthday and whom he adored. The grandson was the son of my brother, who my stepdad helped to raise. But, he never put it into writing, so when he passed away, since my stepbrother was not his blood, his brother stepped in and took charge. I know that brother thought he was going to realize some $$, but the house brought hardly enough to pay for it's new roof and my stepdad's medical bills. And yes, I gloated.  Joe and I have our ducks in a row, thankfully, and our children know the plan. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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Great to have that all out of the way Spirit!!! Exhale, and maybe you'll have time to enjoy your art work!!
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It is wise for people to have wills, whether they are married or not. I have had one for quite awhile now, and though I have no kids, I care where my assets end up. Important blog, Spirit.  Elaine Shuel
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