My “vacation” is over. My brother spotted a big problem with the roof, so now he’s in a rush to sell the house(as is). Well, first he has to start probate on the will. I have to start looking for an apartment, and get rid of as much stuff as possible. Some charity stores are opening up this month, which should help

He hasn’t started probate‽

What the hell?

Can he really just do that?

Άτροπος : Nope. He said something about the courts being closed due to covid

heylisa : I am the beneficiary, but my brother is the executor and trustee.

Everything will be alright in the end, but right now I’m in the sausage factory.

Oh, I'm sorry. I hope you can get things taken care of somehow.

do you want to go to an apartment? Is staying put an option?

mimi : The timing isn’t too bad. I’ve been mostly sleeping the last 6 months, recovering from sleep deprivation, heart attacks, pneumonia, shingles, etc, and I’m at the point of being able to keep up with doing the dishes and watering plants. I’ll nap when I need to, but I have to start doing more.

exeat : Unless I win the lottery, staying here is not an option. Fortunately the land the house sits on is worth about a million dollars, due to its location.

Getting an apartment is going to be tricky since I need one that allows cats and is handicapped accessible.

if I win the lottery myself, I will certainly share, but it would be prudent for you to make other plans in the meantime

exeat : I will continue to buy tickets and keep my fingers crossed

I'm glad that you are determined to carry on. And I do hope you can get that sort of money out of the house.

Do you still have the card the person who approached you a few years back left with you? They offered a tidy sum, if I recall correctly.

heylisa : Yes, and I get email newsletter from them