tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post3084813911885855753..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: A Visit from FamilyMadame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-86528935167304885992010-01-31T23:01:02.737-05:002010-01-31T23:01:02.737-05:00It's funny how once we all ''grow up&#...It's funny how once we all ''grow up'' our siblings are almost more of strangers than non-family members. Truth really comes out when inheritances are at stake.r&bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223656262402357307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-80615603307501678152009-04-24T06:30:00.000-04:002009-04-24T06:30:00.000-04:00Madame X did write "if" and she did point out that...Madame X did write "if" and she did point out that both her mother and her sister can be very unreliable narrators. Let's wait for the update before jumping all over her sister.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543875018604881180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-8738034258798919342009-04-23T13:23:00.000-04:002009-04-23T13:23:00.000-04:00Looks like your sis doesn't want to face reality. ...Looks like your sis doesn't want to face reality. <br /><br />Sounds like she has thought about it briefly to a small extent so she can justify her current spending habits and not think about consequences....<br /><br />truly it is a sad situation but one that many Americans are in.......even the Government. One day there will be no more credit and then times will really be tough.Isaac'swifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105546843027270311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-87633461271515402152009-04-23T13:22:00.000-04:002009-04-23T13:22:00.000-04:00Your mom should take out a reverse mortgage ;)Your mom should take out a reverse mortgage ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-71179847520074786522009-04-23T10:58:00.000-04:002009-04-23T10:58:00.000-04:00I am surprised your sister has designs on your mot...I am surprised your sister has designs on your mother's home. My sibling and I have no interest in our parents' home as we both live out of state. Neither of us is inclined to move back home for any reason.<br /><br />I'm not sure what's at stake her in terms of inheritance, but perhaps your sister needs to get a grip on the estate planning that happened and get on board with disposal of your parents assets in particular regard to your mother's residence? I mean if she wants that better school district, she'll have to buy out your eventual share of the house, yes?mapgirlhttp://www.mapgirl.net/mfcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-77308538497727528802009-04-22T22:15:00.000-04:002009-04-22T22:15:00.000-04:00Ick on your sister for making assumptions about he...Ick on your sister for making assumptions about her inheritance. Every time my mom launches into the "and there'll be plenty for you kids" speech, I tell her I hope she spends the whole thing on herself. It's her money, not mine.frugal zeitgeisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804781758510341558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-78406892627746702152009-04-22T20:27:00.000-04:002009-04-22T20:27:00.000-04:00We call those big strollers "SUV" strollers. They ...We call those big strollers "SUV" strollers. They are only good for big shopping trips or going out for a very long day, as they can carry a lot and are usually more versatile than regular strollers (can lay flat for a sleeping baby or toddler.)<br /><br />I also have a small folding one (Silver Cross POP) for the subway and everyday errands. Not to mention a variety of carriers for when a stroller is completely inconvenient! Being a mom in the city can be complicated :)<br /><br />Your sister sounds like she has a sense of entitlement. Maybe cause your parents have given her so much(?) It's interesting how one sibling can turn out like that and the other not at all. I am like you, except I have a small family of my own, and my sisters are like your sister (except they have no family of their own at all.)1001 Petalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953255531499959699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-54512383160663627802009-04-22T20:14:00.000-04:002009-04-22T20:14:00.000-04:00I just wanted to give you my support about your fa...I just wanted to give you my support about your family drama. I think you're fabulous, and you'll be able to handle it great whatever happens.<br />That said, even if your sister's awful plan is to move into the house, maybe she could save money, pay off debt and be nice to your parents? Much like the above poster's grandma controlling the purse-strings. I really hope it doesnt come to that.Ashiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670119749127584927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-52759644303942485632009-04-22T19:44:00.000-04:002009-04-22T19:44:00.000-04:00I hope that is not what your sister is planning, b...I hope that is not what your sister is planning, because it is very disturbing...but that is how a lot of people think.<br /><br />I would try to be careful too. Money makes people crazy. My husband's grandfather was a rich man and when he passed there were fights and accusations and all sorts of drama...and grandma was still alive. <br /><br />Luckily, most of it was left to grandma, so their children will have to be nice to her while she is alive if they hope to inherit anything. Sadly, the grandfather had to plan it that way.<br /><br />My own father also had to plan things out that way in advance. The inheritance is very clear cut as far as who gets what. He made his wishes known right at the beginning..but that didn't stop other aunts and uncles from prying and trying to figure out if they get something. (they don't)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-48565621198782780452009-04-22T18:00:00.000-04:002009-04-22T18:00:00.000-04:00Wow. That's pretty unbelievable. I hope that you...Wow. That's pretty unbelievable. I hope that you are the executor of her estate because otherwise...well...that could be bad.Margaretnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-74088565733103694732009-04-22T16:23:00.000-04:002009-04-22T16:23:00.000-04:00Ummm... it's your mom's house, with her name on th...Ummm... it's your mom's house, with her name on the deed. She could paint it mangenta with yellow polka dots if she wants to. I'd be careful, it sounds like your sister has at least taken possession of it in her own mind, which could be nasty later. <br /><br />It's kind of a stupid retirement plan anyways. She'd only be able to live in the house as long as your mom was living, and with her permission. Once your parents die the house will likely be sold and the proceeds split between all siblings (sorry I don't know how many you have). So unless your sister has enough money to buy everyone out she won't be living their that long either. Seems like that plan will generate a lot of family hostility for a few years of cheap rent.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591514641977397657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-10597660856374459652009-04-22T15:03:00.000-04:002009-04-22T15:03:00.000-04:00i hope so, too. If she was at all hinting at that,...i hope so, too. If she was at all hinting at that, it would've been in very poor taste, not to mention hurtful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-67349795256790395872009-04-22T15:01:00.000-04:002009-04-22T15:01:00.000-04:00Oh no-family drama! I sure hope your sister is on...Oh no-family drama! I sure hope your sister is on the up and up. I have seen relatives go crazy over a relative small amount of money and larage after someone passes away. I will never understand it.<br /><br />I'm glad you had a family post. How is your dad doing?Karennoreply@blogger.com