timeshifter
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A long time client of mine died suddenly yesterday. Not totally unexpected. He was mostly bedridden or house bound and had caregivers every day. Was like this for years. I emailed him a bill once a month at a time. Sometimes I'd not send a bill for a month or so. He didn't ever pay when I sent the bill. He'd pay when I was there. It was never really an issue, it was just different with him. Because of his challenges and situation I was OK with that. I also knew that this might happen and I'd be out some money. But, he's been a client for many years and has paid me lots of money, so if I leave $350 on the table it's not a big deal.
BUT, it is $350.
He was divorced with two children. Hasn't spoken to his son in 12 years. His daughter hadn't spoken to him in 4 years. He was 71. Daughter is maybe 40.
His long time caregivers were really his family. But they're out of the picture now legally. And the daughter has been really nasty to them. The whole situation is really sad.
There was no will. Not sure if there was life insurance. When his home is sold there might be a little bit of money left over, maybe $10,000, don't know, just guessing.
I don't know the daughter or the son at all. My understanding is that his assets go to them. She called the bank this morning and closed his account(s). Caregiver had cashed her check just in time.
I'm thinking I need to snail mail a copy of my most recent bills to his home address. Not sure what else to do yet. Looking for advice.
BUT, it is $350.
He was divorced with two children. Hasn't spoken to his son in 12 years. His daughter hadn't spoken to him in 4 years. He was 71. Daughter is maybe 40.
His long time caregivers were really his family. But they're out of the picture now legally. And the daughter has been really nasty to them. The whole situation is really sad.
There was no will. Not sure if there was life insurance. When his home is sold there might be a little bit of money left over, maybe $10,000, don't know, just guessing.
I don't know the daughter or the son at all. My understanding is that his assets go to them. She called the bank this morning and closed his account(s). Caregiver had cashed her check just in time.
I'm thinking I need to snail mail a copy of my most recent bills to his home address. Not sure what else to do yet. Looking for advice.