Probate is the court process by which an executor is chosen to deal with a deceased person’s estate. If the deceased person’s beneficiaries wish to benefit from the estate, then the probate process is necessary whether or not the deceased had a will. “...
Tips for Coping When Someone Reminds You of or Looks Like a Deceased Loved One Seeing someone who reminds you of, or has an uncanny resemblance to, a deceased loved one can tear your grief wide open all over again, even years following their death. When it happens unexpectedly,you mightbe...
For instance, you may want to contest a will if you are an heir who would receive less from the will than you would have if your loved one had died intestate (without a will), or if you are a beneficiary who would receive less of the deceased person's assets from the most recent w...
Bankrate’s take:Seek the assistance of an estate attorney for help with determining the order of debts to be paid in your state or general legal advice while overseeing the final wishes of the deceased. The bottom line There are a lot of tasks to take care of after someone passes away,...
Many headstones are adorned with the name and dates of the deceased and some befitting symbolism. You may be called upon to make a decision about what is most appropriate for your loved one. It may be that you choose something that reflects an important aspect of their life or interests –...
Anzu isn’t a ghost in the traditional sense that he’s the soul of a deceased cat. In fact, he was Karin’s grandfather’s pet cat who grew (transcended?) into his current state because he lived so long (over thirty years). Anzu’s status as a ghost cat means he’s something ...
In these pages, you will meet people who have had both heartbreaking and heartwarming communication with the other side, providing comforting proof that our deceased loved ones stay with us and continue to share in the joys of our lives ...
In Weekend, three women who have known each other for the better part of their lifetimes come together for a few days to tidy up the belongings and clear out a beach house belonging to their recently deceased friend, the fourth member of their group. During the course of their weekend, ...
Another consideration is whether what you’re looking for is even real. There have also been times in my life that I’ve been convinced something that happened in a dream was real life, and oftentimes my dreams take up various elements of books I’ve read. Could you possibly be remembering...
“According to the Eastern teaching the state of the deceased in Kama-loka is not what we, living men, would recognise as “conscious.” It is rather that of a person stunned and dazed by a violent blow, who has momentarily “lost his senses.” Hence in Kama-loka there is as a rule...