I'm "waking" my Ma tonight. Funeral tomorrow.

[maveric]

A lot of things to wrap up. My brother and I have to sell the house and take care of the money matters.
Damn I hate this shit!

[jonnyblitz]

1. hang in there maveric.

:hi:

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

2. I'm terribly sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[GOPisEvil]

3. Hang in there buddy.

At least you have a brother to help. When it's my time to write a post like this, I'll be going through it alone.

:pals:

[jswordy]

4. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother 2 years ago, and...

...I still am dealing with the void left. She loved a good joke, and now she's not there to tell them to anymore.

Take time to mourn your mother,and if you can, remain open to those feelings rather than closing them off, because it will take awhile. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Liberal Veteran]

5. My sympathy for your loss.

And my thoughts are with you.

[wtmusic]

6. sorry to hear it maveric

hang in there.

[ScreamingMeemie]

7. Maveric, my heart and thoughts are with you. The business end of losing

a loved one can really take its toll.

Hugs,Laura

[LynzM]

8. Thoughts are with you...

:hug: The emotional stuff is stressful enough, without throwing in all the financial stuff. Good luck to you with it all :hug:

[flamingyouth]

9. You're in my thoughts

I'm very sorry for your loss and for all your family is going through. :hug:

[Cuban_Liberal]

10. I'm sorry, maveric.

You and your family will be in my thoughts.

:hug:

[ClintonTyree]

11. Hang tough bro.................

it's a drain on you, get as much rest as you can. The pain won't go away real soon. Little by little it'll get better. Hang tough.

[LiberalEsto]

12. I'm so sorry for your loss

Losing a mother is painful. Give yourself plenty of time -- months, even years, to mourn her loss and recover. I lost my mom when I was 23, and it took me years to get over it. I missed her so much when I got married, and when I had my kids, and when they passed all sorts of milestones growing up.

Now, a bit of practical advice:

Take your time with monetary matters if possible. Find a good financial advisor if you can -- ask friends for recommendations.

There are business predators who take advantage of situations in which people are grieving over the death of a loved one.

DON'T put the house on the market right away, while you are still in the first stages of mourning. Interview at least 3 real estate agents and get each one to name a list price. Make sure the prices don't vary widely. When in doubt, pick the middle price.

Research what homes nearby sell for. Watch a couple of episodes of "Designed to Sell" on HGTV -- you will get ideas on little things you can do to maximize the sale price. Ask friends to recommend good real estate agents.

In other words, don't allow someone to rip you off at a time when you are vulnerable.