my mom is dying . . .

[DollyM]

25. It's been a little over a month . . .

I am taking care of my mom's three cats and a dog at her house. I am not sure how long I can keep this up but I told her I would take care of her animals and I will. I wish someone would write a pamplet called "What to do when you are executor after someone dies" because I feel like I am rowing without a paddle on this stuff! I took my mom's taxes to be done and found that she owed 3000.00 dollars because she cashed in all her annuities to pay her medical bills and living expenses. I was in a panic because there is no money left of hers. Then had a meeting with her attorney who told me that the taxes are not my responsibility and not to file the tax return, when the IRS catches up with it, they will simply put a lien on her house so they will be paid when her house is sold (and that is a long time in the future). I didn't know the will had to be filed at the courthouse, good thing I talked to the attorney and he told me that. I am just wondering what else I am not doing right! sigh . . . I don't want to own anything when I die, it will be much less complicated!