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Perhaps your aunt died, leaving everything to you.
That would explain it all. But there may be another explanation that only your cousins would know. Write them a letter.
Or she left the house to them, but her money/investment account to Rick., or to Rick & his brother.
OP, have you spoken with other family members about this besides your brother? Are they also concerned that they haven't heard from these relatives? What do they think should be done?
OP, have you spoken with other family members about this besides your brother? Are they also concerned that they haven't heard from these relatives? What do they think should be done?
Just my brother and sister. They both say: "Just write a fast letter asking if all is okay; otherwise just leave 'em alone - if I hear back, great. If not, don't contact 'em anymore."
I am gobsmacked by some of the replies you have gotten and the fact that some people can't read before asking the same questions, over and over and over and over....... I admire how well you have handled all of this. I do believe there is something suspicious going on and I realize you don't consider it any of your business but, I would be concerned about the physical welfare of my aunt. For me, I would have to bite the bullet and call for a welfare check and verification that it was my aunt.
But that is how you would handle it. I have been involved with several cases of elder abuse, and child abuse, that people "didn't want to get involved" and the consequences were horrible or even resulted in death. When a little "getting involved" might have prevented a tragedy. I would never be able to draw an easy breath. The relationship is already ruined anyway so you have nothing to lose. JMO.
Thx for sharing and at least you were not a troll and came back repeatedly to explain your position to people that couldn't read.
Just my brother and sister. They both say: "Just write a fast letter asking if all is okay; otherwise just leave 'em alone - if I hear back, great. If not, don't contact 'em anymore."
I totally disagree. Something isn't Kosher. You saw everyone but your aunt. Maybe she's sick with COVID or could have died from it. A welfare check should be done. I guess you don't want it to come back that it was you? I mean, obviously it would be you since you were just there.
Just my brother and sister. They both say: "Just write a fast letter asking if all is okay; otherwise just leave 'em alone - if I hear back, great. If not, don't contact 'em anymore."
It's their Aunt too. Why do they not want to see if she is ok?
I totally disagree. Something isn't Kosher. You saw everyone but your aunt. Maybe she's sick with COVID or could have died from it. A welfare check should be done. I guess you don't want it to come back that it was you? I mean, obviously it would be you since you were just there.
Maybe not so obvious. As I pointed out, if the family has any community connections (church, clubs, etc.) someone who knows them from that connection could be the one reporting it. Even if they don't know their neighbors very well, a neighbor could have noticed something that appeared to be off.
So, no, it's not necessary obvious that the one calling could be Rick.
Yes and I'm sincerely happy to help see what I can find out if it's close by. Who knows, it's a small world. Maybe his aunt goes to my church or lives in my neighborhood.
I’m late to the party, but if my cousins, who I was raised with, did that to me I would absolutely call the local elder welfare agency and have them check on my aunt.
Even during a pandemic, you can talk outside for a few moments.
Definitely, a welfare check.
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You live in South Carolina?
