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Simplifying Life - Mark II

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  • ceridwen
    ceridwen Posts: 11,547 Forumite
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    LULA - Sorry to hear your bad news as well - re the reduction in hours...thinking of you.
  • Greenshieldstamp_2
    Greenshieldstamp_2 Posts: 94 Forumite
    Dear Mary43,

    I just wanted to say I am thinking of you and am very sorry to hear about your mum. I don't know quite the right words to say, but just wanted to give you my regards at this sad time,
    (Good to hear about your hospital news though as well)

    Take care of yourself,
    Greenshield
    :hello:
  • mary43
    mary43 Posts: 5,845 Forumite
    Thankyou all for your kindness and support. I've not had time yet to work out how I really feel.........so much to do and people to phone ect. added to which brother seems to want me there s.a.p. - I could do with a few days unwinding to be honest. Mention was made by solicitors of 'grant of probate' and as far as I can tell mums assets will be frozen until this is sorted though I could be wrong. Its all a whole new world to me. Maybe the bldg.society can enlighten my brother on this - he deals with that side of things. All rather a nightmare when you've never dealt with it before,.
    Still, lessons learned all the time and so far the easiest people to deal with were the pensions dept. which surprised me a bit.
    Feel I've done my bit for now and am about to flop on the sofa and relax -or try to......................lol
    Mary

    I'm creative -you can't expect me to be neat too !
    (Good Enough Member No.48)
  • 2cats1kid
    2cats1kid Posts: 1,179 Forumite
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    I think you are allowed funeral and associated expenses before probate, Mary. From what I can remember when my mum died, anyway. Ask your mum's current account holders.
  • rosieben
    rosieben Posts: 5,010 Forumite
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    Mary, my condolences on your sad news, I'll be thinking of you
    ... don't throw the string away. You always need string! :D

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  • Rowan9
    Rowan9 Posts: 2,233 Forumite
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    So sorry to hear about your mum Mary. Prayers for you
    w
  • Lula-Hula
    Lula-Hula Posts: 7,868 Forumite
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    Mary -

    so sorry to hear of the loss of your mum; yet relieved to hear that your biopsy was clear.

    I'm sure that it will take some time for the reality to filter through & you will be very busy just organising & seeing to practical things. Please take time for yourself & remember that whatever emotion you are feeling at any one time is perfectly acceptable, for as long as it takes ; & be sure to lean on those who offer support.

    My thoughts are with you :heart:

    lula
    xx
  • sarahs999
    sarahs999 Posts: 3,751 Forumite
    Sorry to hear your news mary.

    Sxxx
  • Aril
    Aril Posts: 1,877 Forumite
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    Have been away and so am just catching up. Sorry to hear about your Mum Mary
    Arilxx
    Aiming for a life of elegant frugality wearing a new-to-me silk shirt rather than one of hair!
  • Margaret54
    Margaret54 Posts: 842 Forumite
    Sorry to hear about your Mum Mary xx
    Do a little kindness every day.;)
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