Nothing earth shattering.
First and foremost though: Trip to the bank.
To get a clear picture of his (very small) accounts.
to get the other names out on the account so we can manage his finances via online banking and checkwriting privileges.
(He recently had a glitch that was several months ongoing before he fessed up, which almost got him evicted from the apartment he’s been living in for 25 years)
*yes I know he shouldn’t be living alone.
That’s another story altogether.
Get a list of ALL his bills.
Get contact information for his car insurance company.
Find his car title.
Take the copy of his very simple will with him so they can read it and make sure that his wishes stated there are still current.
Check with the court registrar of wills to be SURE his will is recorded AT ALL.
(Because his atty. died 10+ years ago)
Confirm the name of the place where he wants to be cremated.
Maybe call there and ask the current price just so we’ll be prepared.
*We already know he doesn’t want any type of service.
Find out —once and for all— ALL the details of the g-d timeshare he bought 38 years ago -but hasn’t been to for at least 15, BUT IS STILL PAYING FOR, and how to cancel that sucker the second his body is cold.
Find out from the apartment office what has to be done to restore or otherwise turn the apt back over to them.
*over the years he has boogered the ENTIRE apartment up with wallpaper. So, are we responsible for hiring someone to come in and steam it off and paint it fresh or not.
Find out what his wishes are regarding his old dog in case the dog outlives him.
Go through the entire apt. With BOTH siblings AND dad with a legal pad and RECORD any items each of them want for sentimental reasons or otherwise. Talk it out til an agreement is reached. Anything dad can part with immediately, take with them, otherwise EVERYBODY, INCLUDING DAD SIGN IT, and make 4 copies of it. One for each person.
Discuss are there any things that he wants sent to any friends or his one remaining sister?
Anything he specifically wants to be donated to a charity. (Or a $$ amount)
Discuss bringing in an estate sale company to liquidate everything else. (Sure hoping they agree to this one!)
