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July 11, 2009
Romance After Death
Jack Benny, hollywood comedian, died of pancreatic cancer in 1974. Benny left money for a local florist to deliver one long stem rose to his wife of 47 years every day after his death. Benny's wife lived for nine years after Benny died.
See TruTV, Weirdest Wills.
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Jack Benny died in 1974, not '47.
GWB: Thanks! Correction noted.
Posted by: John | Jul 11, 2009 10:35:48 AM
Columbus, Ohio
July 15, 2009
It's been OVER a year since our mother died (unexpected heart attack). She left $100,000 (reportedly) in her cash account. Her final will (reportedly) said to divide the estate evenly among we 6 children.
One brother, who lived closest to mother, has supposedly been attempting to settle and distribute the estate. He is taking his good old time, however. In fact, to the best we others can tell, he has done NOTHING yet, aside from assumably paying any outstanding bills owed by our mother. We are completely in the dark about what has become of the remaining cash, or any other assets. The probate court has no record of any will submitted for mother, nor any contact from that brother of ours.
The 5 other siblings (me included) are becoming quite frustrated and impatient. We have written e-mails to brother several times asking for a status report --- no response is ever received.
What specific steps can we other siblings take to expedite the estate distribution?
Thank you,
Nicholas
nkormanik@gmail.com
Posted by: Nicholas | Jul 16, 2009 3:50:01 AM
