Please read this...please, everyone..

Bump....Thanks..Last time I will bump this.

Thanks yall, today is the last day..:cry:

Well, I am off to do her hair and make up.....love yall:grouphug:

 

Me 2. T4T I'm so sorry for your loss :grouphug:

Done.

 

I really am sorry for the loss of your friends mother Pattie, I can't donate much, but please know that I will call today and donate something.

 

Sorry for your loss Tit. I just called and made a donation.

SB

 

I just called. A very nice lady helped me. I couldn't give much but I hope it helps. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I worry about this very thing when my MIL passes. She has on insurance, etc. How sad we have to worry about what we will do in this matter when our loved ones leave us.

 

I'm in a similar boat, mom & dad dont have life insurance, never have (that I know of). They figure since the house & cars are paid for and with their money in the bank & CD's that we can use that money. :?

 

T4T, I am so sorry for your lose. I just lost my cousin at the age of 30 this last Wednesday. I called and made a donation to the Riddle family. I hope it helps and thank you for reaching out and helping this family. Its people like you that make this world a better place

 

My MIL is so not in that position. She has nothing. It's a LONG story. I just worry about it!

 

That will be my MIL & FIL :?

 

I am not sure if they were involved in any local clubs or with a church. I have known a lot of individuals that have held benefits where items are either donated and raffles are held or there are silent auctions. Just a thought. They are usually organized by friends that are in the same position as you - concerned for the family. It's a shame how expensive it is and that's the last thing a family should be worried about when they have lost a family member. It's an option and also a way for her loved ones to get together and celebrate her life. The family will have a more laid back environment to hear wonderful stories about their loved one. Best wishes and I will call this weekend and make a donation as well.

 

T4T.... Just curious how your friends did on the funeral home bill??

On a second note... that funeral home is fast.. I got my receipt for the donation in the mail the next day and it had a big Thank You on it.

 

One thing I was thinking about also is that donations can probably still be made if there's an outstanding balance.

 

Depending on how the accts are set up - will the family be able to access them for that type of expense? And how long would it take to liquidate them for expenses etc.... Also, they need to make sure they have all that paper work where someone will know to look for it - especially if its with different banks. Do they have already have POA or anything set-up?

 

No POA that I know of. They have a will that is updated every time something in their life changes.

 

There will be a waiting period if all their money is in investments while it is being settled, if they are counting on that taking care of their funeral expenses, they need to talk an advisor to instruct them the correct way to keep it out of probate and have it immediately available to you guys.

 

Then probably they have appointed someone in the will to take care of things.

 

That's what I was thinking too - it can be tricky getting all that stuff sorted out at the time of death - and the funeral home may not be willing to wait?

 

I also received my receipt the very next day.

 

I haven't gotten mine yet...But then again. I haven't been to the mailbox all last week or this weekend.

 

That's all they need. A Power of Attorney is no longer valid after the person dies. Assuming some of the money is in bank accounts, as soon as the court appoints a personal representative (executive or administrator) you will be able to access those funds for final expenses.