Newsletter Vol3 No11
Welcome
Hello! Welcome to our February Newsletter!
This month we have stories about dishonest funeral homes, unclaimed property, and the fight over when your elderly parents need to stop driving. We hope you find them interesting.
If you have a question you would like us to answer or a topic you would like us to write about please let us know.
And please pass this Newsletter on to someone you know that has estate problems or questions and may need our help. They can contact us directly. We can talk about their unique problem and customize a solution for them.
Our contact information is below.
News
Estates, Executor Services, and Other Things
MORE CONCERNS ABOUT FUNERAL HOMES:
Like other industries, funeral homes are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission. But an investigation by the FTC found that some of them are not following the rules. Click HERE to read a report by CNN’s Ramishah Maruf on the investigation.
AND DISPOSING OF REMAINS:
We have had stories before about environmentally friendly methods of disposing of human remains. Now it appears that Arizona may be the next state to consider that option. Wayne Schutsky explains in this article for Fronteras what the Arizona Legislature may do. Click HERE to read.
Updates
All About Us and What We’ve Been Up To
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Information
Legal, Practical, and Tips and Tricks
WE LOST WHAT?:
One of the consequences of not communicating to your loved ones about how you want your property distributed is that some of your property may be overlooked or forgotten after you pass away. This is known as Unclaimed Property. This article from the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators explains who can claim the property and how to do it properly. Click HERE to read.
Articles
Interesting Items from Other Sites
TO DRIVE OR NOT TO DRIVE …:
One of the biggest battles a child has to fight with their aging parents is when the parents need to stop driving. Both sides have compelling arguments: the children concerned for their parents safety and the parents concerned for their continuing independence. This article by Judith Graham for KFF Health News discusses the issues involved and a potential solution. Click HERE to read.
DON’T FORGET YOUR PETS:
As hurricane season approaches, all kinds of organizations are publishing disaster plans for you to follow so you can be prepared. The American Veterinary Medical Association has prepared a list of things to do for your pets so they will be prepared too. Click HERE to review their suggestions.
Fun Stuff
Entertainment and Distractions
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE JAIL:
The movie The Wizard of Oz still holds a fascination for lots of people as its 85th anniversary approaches. But for one criminal the fascination was for a very particular reason. Steve Karnowski of AP explains in this article published on KTRK Channel 13’s website. Click HERE to read.
What We Do
Our Goals
1. Save our customers time and money.
2. Give our customers peace of mind after the loss of a loved one.
3. Give our customers information and guidance during their time of grief.
4. Give our customers outside of Southeast Texas someone to act for them when their loved one’s estate is in Southeast Texas.
5. Give our customers a break from worrying about their loved one’s estate and let them enjoy their regular life.
Contact Us
Website: www.quartetestateservices.com
Phone: 281-729-9775
Email: info@quartetestateservices.com
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