Reckoning 2023

The documents for the probate court hearing were received from cousin Dian’s attorney on Monday. Dian is petitioning to be the administrator of Aunty Lyn’s estate. There are only twelve “interested parties” (from moms’ side of the family) listed. For some reason Dian’s sister, Wendy, is conspicuously absent.

The list was somewhat informative. Both of the remaining uncles have passed on. Thus, three of moms’ siblings and moms herself have oddly passed on within the short span of 2.5 years. May they all rest in peace. Only one aunt (Dian’s mother) survives, or so was the general belief.

The list curiously included another sibling who currently resides in Japan. In other words, there is another aunt. Moms had previously discussed her family history on a few occasions. Moms had specifically stated that there was another sibling but both the latter and the mother had died during childbirth. Apparently, there was some kind of coverup about what actually transpired.

Learning about the passing of more relatives is very disconcerting. Of particular interest is the passing of Uncle T, cousin Greg’s father, in May three years ago. Not attending the funeral is a dishonor to Greg, the favorite of all cousins. Of course, all family information was always channeled through moms. Since no personal contact has been made with immediate family for 3.5 years, there was no way to know.

As far as Aunty Lyn’s estate is concerned, only speculation is possible for now. A trust fund shared amongst the twelve “interested parties” is highly unlikely. Dian will most likely sell all of the assets and distribute the proceeds as mentioned previously in Notes.

Addendum: A personal vow was made many moons ago to the effect that no appearance would be made at any funeral. That vow has not been broken.

Postscript: Mortality again manages to move to the forefront of the senior citizen reality, another signal that confirms the “twilight years.”