Advice MIL died without leaving a will

Ganga

I have followed this thread from the start and have just come back from three weeks in Greece ,i switch my phone off on holiday to relax so am not up to date till now ,what is happening? @paul2louise have you received your entitlement yet? if not what is the hold up.

Mands

Ganga said:

I have followed this thread from the start and have just come back from three weeks in Greece ,i switch my phone off on holiday to relax so am not up to date till now ,what is happening? @paul2louise have you received your entitlement yet? if not what is the hold up.

The OP knows where this thread is. No doubt if they wanted to provide an update they would.

These posts asking, almost demanding, an update appear distasteful to me. This is someone's life, these are complex family and financial issues at play. 

Maybe they decided to compromise to maintain a relationship but are reluctant to say that for fear of criticism here. Maybe they got tired of being treated like an alternative to people's favourite soap opera. Maybe they received their inheritance and are lying on a beach drinking cocktails. 

paul2louise

Please just wait a bit longer . I will update when I have it sorted. Thank you @Mands hubby will definitely be celebrating when it's sorted 

Flugelhorn

paul2louise said:

Please just wait a bit longer . I will update when I have it sorted. Thank you @Mands hubby will definitely be celebrating when it's sorted 

that's fine @paul2louise - hope you get a good outcome and all sorts out 

Mands

paul2louise said:

Please just wait a bit longer . I will update when I have it sorted. Thank you @Mands hubby will definitely be celebrating when it's sorted 

I've been through a similar situation so I have some idea of how stressful it is for you all. I felt an enormous sense of relief when it was sorted, but also profound sadness. That people could behave so appallingly, that relationships would never been the same again, that my late husband would be horrified at decisions people had taken. 

It might be worth bearing in mind, perhaps mentioning to your hubby, that there's likely to be a complex mix of emotions when this is sorted, not just relief. And that that's completely normal.

All the best with everything,
Mands

RAS

Agreed Mands, I tend to think of this as like grief. So lots of conflicting emotions, some surprising and some almost rational. 

The other thing I would say re the OP's situation and MSE is that personally it is impossible to post about complex situations regarding family issues as some are possibly unique and I'd almost certainly have to decline to answer many questions because friends and family could identify the cases. Unless I had the specific permission of others, some of whom cannot or could not consent, I'd risk betraying them. Even though I know that there are people here who understand the legal or benefit issues with which we are struggling.

paul2louise

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
The money arrived in my husband account this afternoon. There has been a few weeks of sorting out final balance including interest accrued. Solicitor on Friday said it was due any day soon.

Can't believe the wait is finally over. Thank you for all the help advice and patience. 

Auti

So pleased for you - enjoy

Alphatauri

So pleased for you. You must be so relieved it’s over. 

Spendless

Im pleased your husband has finally got his money.