My Younger Self

Daily writing prompt
What advice would you give to your teenage self?

I would tell my teenage self to stay focused, go on to college and get that broadcasting job you want! I’ll support you in achieving that goal, and I LOVE YOU!

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Update:

My daughter and her siblings still have not received a copy of the trust their father had for when he dies. She ended up writing another letter to the TRUSTEE and CC’d another Uncle and an Aunt since it’s not certain WHO the Trustee is, even though it lists her one Uncle.

The TRUSTEE was legally obligated to send a copy of the trust and all its amendments to the heirs and beneficiaries within 60 days of the kids father’s death. Well, it’s been since July 24, 2023 that he died, and NADA, NOTHING, ZILCH.

She found the CA Probate Code 16061.7 that states, ” The Trustee of a CA Trust is required to provide all beneficiaries and heirs with a true copy of the Trust documents including any amendments 60 days after the settlor’s death(s) to ensure that all parties involved are well informed.”

My daughter’s biological father died July 24, 2023, and none of his 3 kids have received a copy of the Trust, and this is the SECOND time my daughter is requesting one. This time she CC’d the other uncle and now an aunt because the “Trustee” listed isn’t quite sure who is handling it.

At the Memorial Service of their father, and I say father because he was NO DAD or DADDY to any of the kids, but I digress… one of the aunts made sure to tell the kids that they should KNOW their dad paid his child support, and that I should have made sure my daughter knew that. Her older sister apparently said, “Well, we know differently.” and her sister was right.

Hopefully my daughter and her siblings get a copy of the Trust and all it’s amendments, so that they can move forward.

CRAZY. The “Family” is so concerned about the girlfriend/fiancee of their father and want the kids to consider her because she’s living in the house that THEY inherited, and “it’s going to be difficult for her emotionally and financially.” That is their problem how? The woman has lived in that house, financially free for 16-18 years with their father who, by the way, has had nothing to do with his 3 kids in 30 years. Where was his concern or the families concern for these kids for 30 years? OH RIGHT, he turned his life around the last 10-20 years or so and apparently, that’s all that matters, according to another sister of his.

Just Maddening.

WTH?!

Just WOW… Anthony has been gone since late July, the beneficiaries STILL have not received a copy of the will, even after asking for one in November 2023. Seems a lot of game playing, wanting to protect his girlfriend and requesting the kids show “compassion” towards her because Anthony died, she doesn’t have money, works a little bit, etc….

Am I pissed off? Yes, for the kids. I know this family protects their own and will do whatever they can to protect their brother/uncle. He had them bamboozled. His sister very recently told me “Anthony made many mistakes but the bottom line is, he has turned over a new leaf and lead the rest 20 years or so in a good and honarable life which is what counts. He did not make good choices in women…“

She should stop bad mouthing the women Anthony chose (his ex wife #1, me and his ex wife#2) and get schooled on the real FACTS of her/their brother/uncle.

He turned over a new LEAF and lead a good and honorable life? Really? I know and his children know differently.

DAMMIT, had I not agreed to accept a payoff amount in child support, that LIEN would probably STILL be in the house and the POWER I could have had.

The executor of the trust says he’s not been involved in awhile due to health reasons. He doesn’t know who is, but it “might be” one of Anthony’s sister, YET, his name is still on the recent property tax bill someone else (an uncle by marriage) sent the kids.

I wish they would stop playing games and give the kids what they are supposed to recieve so they can do what they need to do.

The girlfriend has at least one adult child
Of her own she can go live with or ask for help from. HER well being is NOT the kids responsibility or problem. It’s HER family’s issue.

MOSTLY

What do you complain about the most?

What I complain about the most is people only at work for a PAYCHECK and don’t care about their job.

It frustrates me to no end knowing that this “work ethic” that some people have is accepted by the powers that be.

It actually irritates the FUCK out of me.

Another thing I (silently) complain about is when people don’t take responsibility for their actions, or lack of actions, and then wonder why they aren’t getting what they think they deserve, should be getting or legally entitled to get.

#FRUSTRATED

WOW

Earlier this afternoon, actually at 16:52, I sent my daughter’s aunt a text message. I wrote, “Hi S, this is Patty. Hope you are well. I’ve been wondering, did Anthony ever divorce Coleen? Last I spoke to her, she told me she didn’t believe they were divorced because she was never served divorce papers and she said she had sent him her address. Just wondering. “

His sister replied at 22:04- “I really don’t know and don’t care. Anthony made many mistakes but the bottom like is, he turned over a new leaf and lead the rest 20 years or so in a good and honarable life which is what counts. He did not make good choices in women. Coleen was an evil woman.”

I responded at 22:23 ” Just wondered how it would affect any inheritance related to the kids, since she would be “next of kin” if they weren’t divorced. Ok, thanks for your time, Take care. “

I wasn’t expecting a response, it was late and this Aunt is about about 84 yrs old, but 5 minutes later she sent a text, “You guys would have to get a lawyer to figure it all out. Anthony told me that a lawyer friend of his helped him to be able to divorce Coleen. I don’t know anymore details that what Anthony told me. My mom’s living trust wanted that house to go to Anthony’s 3 kids. That’s set in stone. ”

That was the last communication I had with her.

Hi there!

I know it’s a little early, here in the LA Metro basin but I wanted to share this and say that I wish you (continued) love, health, happiness and peace in this new year of 2024!!

Be Blessed, Stay Blessed, Be Mindful, Stay Focused and Always Grateful.

🥳🎉2024 🎉🥳