Just an update in the public realm since my last two posts were protected. On Sunday, I found out that my biological father passed away on October 30th. His funeral was last Thursday and I was not located in time even though I would certainly have gone. I didn’t know him at all; we had not had contact in more than 20 years except for half an hour on the phone about a year ago. Unfortunately, I find myself in the very awkward predicament of being his sole heir. His brother lives in Delaware, but my father died in New Jersey and according to intestate succession laws, I would likely be appointed administrator of his estate. Needless to say I have no experience with this, and having been out of contact with him I never expected to be in this position. Also, he was only 55, and while I knew he had heart disease I didn’t expect him to die anytime soon.

I am trying to figure out what to do. I was fortunate to have yesterday off (for my foot) because that gave me an opportunity to do a lot of research. I am probably going to have to go to New Jersey this Thursday to meet with a local attorney and start going through his papers.