Dear Amy: This past April, my girlfriend of 10 years passed away. She didn’t have a will or any life insurance. Her brother paid for the cremation. He came to the house to pick up some of his sister’s things.
I have no problem with any family members receiving anything they want.
There are also individuals and companies who will organize, price and handle the selling for a portion of the profit. This might be worthwhile for you. Hold your sale either on the lawn or in your open garage, with items NOT for sale covered up or behind tape. Keep the house locked. People who attend garage sales will not ask to enter your house.
I think of yard sales as a great way to recycle items, by sending your extra goods on to a good home.Dear Amy: A relatively distant cousin recently eloped.She wore a dress, they picked a beautiful spot, and they hired a photographer to document it.Should I send a gift? If so, what would you recommend?Dear Distant: Despite the undercurrent of disapproval I note in your question, your cousin is not trolling for gifts — but merely notifying you of the happy news of this recent marriage.
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