[MadInNc]

Originally Posted by Norm

Was fortunate with respect to handling my parent's estates. When my Dad passed (34 years ago), he had no bills, paid cash for everything, everything reverted to Mom, she had passed 10 years ago.

It was just my sister and I, both of us were 50-50 beneficiaries of everything Mom had, insurance policys, bank accts, savings accts, CD's, property, etc. She had no bills either, neither one had a credit card.

About 25 years ago, I had myself and sister put on the deed of Mom's condo, therefore there would be no administrative of anything. When she passed, divvied up everything 50-50, sold the condo, same thing, had the realtor send us equal shares of the selling price. All settlements and transactions went smooth.

Thanks Mom, she took care of us.

My GMAs estate was a mess. I was executor as oldest of 5 Gkids named Property was involved and they all thought I was selling it.....

Wife parents were easy peasy. Wife was executor. They lived virtually off grid. Sold house for quick cash as I wasn’t going to put $75k into it, to gain $75k in value. Asbestos siding and roof rafters in garage were 2x4’s and gravity showed effect, cracked (Major) in foundation, furnace, bath, complete do over.... only one who bitched was SIL but time vs money and a bird in hand prevailed. When ya wave cash people listen LOL