May 10, 2023 FOGA

Getting An Inheritance Is A Emotional Process

Money

Getting funds from an inheritance is a super strange and emotionally charged process. You are able to enrich your life for the worst reason possible.

Since my father-in-law died, we have had a lot of options that became available to us. One of the first things Mr. FOGA did was buy a full set of All-Clad pots & pans. He and his dad loved everything and anything involving cooking and being in the kitchen so it was a nice way to honor him. He also updated his gaming computer and used some of those pieces to build a new gaming computer for my office. So now we can both play at the same time.

Lastly, the biggest thing: Once upon a time, I wrote that there was no way that we were looking at buying another home this year. Now, that is incorrect. We are going to be going under contract on a home that will close next year (new construction). We have to wait until the home is released (this month or next month), but it is being held for us to buy. It is a very strange place to be.

There are people who will go, “You’re so lucky to have the funds to do everything you guys are doing” and that is true. But, if you’re me, you also get angry hearing this. Don’t get me wrong. We are definitely privileged to be able to buy a home right now. We acknowledge that and are definitely grateful. However, we are only able to do this because our dad died, and the guilt that comes with all of this is strong. I would much rather he still be alive than any of this stuff.

Have you ever received a sum of money due to the death of a loved one?

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