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I think the son is taking the lead. I expect we both will be involved in the arrangements. A funeral home has been selected. I think they will guide us through the process. I knew this day was coming. I didn't think it would be this soon.
Well, it sounds like your brother probably hasn't been happy or healthy for awhile, so this may be for the best. I hope you and his son manage to get through this tough time being supportive of each other.
Good luck. I hate that it was a shock to you - it does seem sudden but that's the way these things play out sometimes.
I'm sorry for your loss. Glad he was able to spend time with his son before he passed. I hope you are able to build a relationship with your nephew. I think it would be beneficial to both of you.
I know it is a difficult time right now for you but I hope you can find some solace in knowing that you provided the two of them with such a special gift by helping them reconnect. It sounds like it was exactly what your brother needed in order to pass peacefully.
Wishing you and your family the best during this time of sadness!!
I'm not sorry I went away for 2 weeks but I wish I had seen him one more time before he passed. I missed him by one day as we just took a day to rest at home. I don't think he really enjoyed my visits. He knew he sometimes needed my help and maybe resented it a little bit. I spent the day taking care of business for him. I'm pretty sad tonight.
Deepest sympathy on your loss, johnd393. I lost my brother in 1990, so I know how painful it is to lose a sibling. It's like losing a part of yourself. I wish you peace.
Better that I don't go much into my rant about the mess I expect handling his affairs is going to be. Already having difficulty getting information.
If he died without a will, then his son is the next of kin. If you are not mentioned specifically in a will, the law doesn't consider you having an interest in the estate and there's no legal requirement for the next of kin to keep you informed. It would be nice if the son was more open perhaps, but unless you are a legal heir, he really has no obligation to keep you informed.
That's just the cut and dried truth of it.
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