Category: My Dad
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My First Experience With Probate Court Wasn’t a Happy One
We have now been in probate for over three years. Three years! Believe it or not, in all this time, I have never stepped foot inside probate court. Technically, I still haven’t, but I did have my first experience through Zoom this week. It was not pretty and very frustrating. Probate Court is Full of… Read more
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Probate Horror Story: What is Happening Now
Today, I am in tears. Not only is it my father’s birthday, it feels like this nightmare will never end. Instead of continuing the story of my journey through probate, I want to talk about what is happening now. It is hard to believe that someone I once called my sister could be so hateful.… Read more
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The First Signs That This Wasn’t Going to Be Easy
You can’t start probate without a death certificate. In fact, you can’t do much of anything without one. Luckily, this is something that Smart Cremation took care of for me, but there were a few hiccups. To Obtain the Death Certificate I Needed My Siblings’ Signatures What information did I need to obtain a death… Read more
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My Dad Died: What Do I Do Now?
My dad died on Christmas Day 2020. The morning began with a phone call. It was the hospital. Would I approve a DNR for my father? He had been brought in by ambulance at 3:00 am in cardiac distress. Thoughts began racing through my head. Why had it taken six hours to call me? What… Read more
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About My Father: One of the Greatest of All Time
I lost my father unexpectedly on Christmas day in 2020. It was tragic, horrible and changed my life completely. My father had a will, but no trust which meant we had to start probate. Knowing nothing about probate and how it works, I began a journey through hell. I had no idea what to expect… Read more