Knit Witch's NitWit LBM, debt busting with yarn!

Knit_Witch

*Robin* wrote: »

??! Is the solicitor also a named executor, and is it a large estate?
I know it's hard to be assertive just after losing someone as close as your Mum, but the process of getting probate / letters of administration [the latter if no Will] really isn't difficult if the value of the estate falls below the inheritance tax threshold.
The solicitor is just after ££ and will definitely hold up the process. Don't be afraid to decline his services; say you'll ask for his advice if you get stuck.. (which you won't, because there's plenty of free help available).

I found the experience quite therapeutic every time I've been an executor; it's the last thing you can do for someone you love, to ensure their wishes are carried out (or to be fair to all their loved ones if there's no Will - following clearly set-out guidelines in case of intestacy).

(((hugs)))
Rx

There is a will (all to Dad unless he dies within one month or predeceased), one problem is I am 200 miles away so anything local he really needs to deal with

He has actually quoted a flat fee - so no problem with that!

Knit_Witch

Oh and one thing while we were away, I realised that Mum and Dad had bought deeper mattresses but not got deeper sheets, so I ordered one off isme to try and it came by Yodel, well when I say came by I mean they didn't bother ringing the doorbell just dumped it on the front door step!

I then ordered three more (to give changes) and the same thing happened again! so not a good time there either

Knit_Witch

Finding the forum really annoying today, it won't let me type anything it, so any posts have to be done in Libre Office, copied and pasted!:(

Still feel totally crummy, still not wanting food MUST be good for the diet eh? However the fuzzy headedness and so forth is NOT good for crafting. Add into this the stress that Dr Witch may not have a job after Wednesday and things are not looking good in the Witchy household!:eek:

please-let-me-be-lucky

Sorry to hear that KW. When will Dr W find out about his job? Xx

Knit_Witch

please-let-me-be-lucky wrote: »

Sorry to hear that KW. When will Dr W find out about his job? Xx

Wednesday! So very stressful

please-let-me-be-lucky

OMG, so he will literally find out on the day?! No wonder you are stressed Xx

Knit_Witch

The redundancy happened, Dr Wytch has had one interview (three weeks ago) and heard nothing, loads of applications in. I'm in a funk because I can't help at all.

Still I am clearing debts and doing crafting so something is going well!

Karmacat

I'll say! It must be so difficult to stay positive and self promote for another job after a redundancy, you're doing your own thing, supporting OH and clearing debts as well. Thats great!

*Robin*

Oh no, so sorry to read that the axe did fall! Fingers crossed Dr Warlock doesn't have to wait too long before a new employer spots his potential..

Sorry too that the pub trip didn't come together - but maybe best we both avoided an unnecessary expense at this point.

Knit_Witch

Karmacat wrote: »

I'll say! It must be so difficult to stay positive and self promote for another job after a redundancy, you're doing your own thing, supporting OH and clearing debts as well. Thats great!

Thank you Karmacat, Dr Warlock is at the University this afternoon taking advantage of their career's advice service! The slave traders are crawling out of the woodwork (and seem to think he won't mind a 2 hour commute each way when he has a disabled dependent ..... err NO!), the best one though was a whole raft of jobs in Cambridge ..... MA, USA :rotfl:

*Robin* wrote: »

Oh no, so sorry to read that the axe did fall! Fingers crossed Dr Warlock doesn't have to wait too long before a new employer spots his potential..

Sorry too that the pub trip didn't come together - but maybe best we both avoided an unnecessary expense at this point.

Thank you *Robin*, hmm maybe next time you are in Blighty we could meet :huh:, hopefully when things are better for both of us!

On the "what do you want to achieve in 2015" thread, they suggested I scrap the previous goals and just have a few nice ones and so I did and this is how I am doing

Use the Est** L*uder perfume and body lotion daily - this is happening and cheering me up a LOT
Finish the boxes on the Winnie the Pooh Calendar stitching - done :j
Finish one more colour on the needlepoint - done :beer:
Lose 7 lb in weight - 5 lb gone :T
Wear make up three times - not yet