May 19, 2021

  • Things moving slowly

    Bexar County (that's pronounced bear) has only two probate courts. Can't figure out why they never got more as the city alone is a million people. 2.004 million 2019 in the county.  1380 have died from covid.

    Wil and I went to Carissa's house yesterday and I picked up her mail from the neighbor and Wil wrapped up the garden hose and we brought it home. He didn't want to go in the house and that's fine. As we drove up he didn't know whose house it was. I tell him when probate is done it will be our house to sell but I don't think he grasps that. I don't plan on going back.

    The young man still wants the house but for a tad less and that is OK too. Alice thought I should have the title changed to me but Joel the attorney said it would be cheaper just to leave me as executor to sell it.  The deed has both our names on it and he said that doesn't matter, I will have the right to sell it. Not sure how the realtor is going to handle it, I can't sign anything yet.

    Now with some quiet time and when my back lets me I can get to doing some things around here like dusting. Today I got potting soil from Wal Mart and repotted the funeral plant. 4 kinds in one little pot. Last thing I really need is house plants. I have 3 succulents from the big pot Carissa once gave us.  Picked up one Mr.Grey managed to knock over once.

    I've moved some insulators outside. Have some more to put out, they are put away and no sense leaving them there as at least I can see them outside and the cats can't break them.

    Talked to SWBC insurance and they don't need any more information from me. The lady had to assign a number and it should get through the system in a week or week and a half.  Think they will pay but I did make a payment on the loan and hopefully I don't need to pay another.

    I've not heard from T Mobile and don't know yet if they closed her account. Need to call them tomorrow after I check.

    Finally heard from the funeral director. The outrageous bill is probably due to the trust not paying the cremation fee that we paid 11 yrs. ago. She is sending me what we never had walking out the day we set up the funeral. We owe $3,100 on that not $7,000. I've no idea why they would send a bill when a trust is to pay.

    Also heard on her life insurance from work and they will be sending that amount in about 10 days.  I filled out a form from Fidelity and I've no idea what that will bring. She had a 401 and Troy said she has been buying company stocks.  I guess I will be investing in another CD as we don't own any stock and I know squat about investments.

    Have to call the VA again tomorrow and see if they can help me as changing our Will's I need someone to become beneficiary if I die before Wil. We have no family here or anyone I would trust to handle the placement as he won't be able to live alone.  I've been trying to reach an old attorney friend for advice but he isn't available any more I guess. He gave me his phone number but no response.

    Got a black and white stray cat hanging around, no cropped ear. I suppose I should call the TNR people for help.

Comments (3)

  • Ladies thank you. Today I am brain dead as my back has me either on heat or ice. Think my days are all mixed up so I missed yesterday green barrel pick up. When they did the yard they used Juan's too. :-)

  • Bonnie, I agree with Cop Car you are doing a great job dealing with everything while under such grief. I think I may be in a corner in the fetal position. I know though, like you, I would just get on with it as no choice. In the weeks to come you will look back and be amazed at all you have handled. Think of you often.

  • I am so sorry that you are having to go through all of this. It is horrible losing a child; but, the addition of having to deal with everything that is on your plate would multiply the hurt and worry.

    There isn't much that we blog friends can do to be helpful. I hope you are able to reach your old attorney friend for advice. That might ease your mind a little.

    Dealing with real estate during probate is a pain. You seem to be handling it, and the rest of the "stuff" very well. I marvel at you!

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