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cstanleytech

(27,174 posts)
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 05:11 AM Jan 2024

I'm disabled and live with my brother and his wife but Thursday he died. Right now I dont know

how I'll go on without him as I dont have any close family members at all and no friends either.

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I'm disabled and live with my brother and his wife but Thursday he died. Right now I dont know (Original Post) cstanleytech Jan 2024 OP
It should work out for you Duncanpup Jan 2024 #1
She's ok but she isnt good at managing money as she ran up a CC debt of 12k on a card my brother had cstanleytech Jan 2024 #3
If they were husband and wife Duncanpup Jan 2024 #4
This is Georgia which as some of the worst laws when it comes to such things for spouses. cstanleytech Jan 2024 #6
Excellent suggestion, Duncanpup. pazzyanne Jan 2024 #11
Awesome Pazzyanne Duncanpup Jan 2024 #13
Thanks, Duncanpup. pazzyanne Jan 2024 #15
I am so sorry, I hope things can get a little better for you soon Walleye Jan 2024 #2
I have hoped that for years but at this point in my life that hopes now cold wet ashes. cstanleytech Jan 2024 #5
I'm so terribly sorry. Lefta Dissenter Jan 2024 #7
Oh dear... 2naSalit Jan 2024 #8
I'm so very sorry, and am sending you Goddessartist Jan 2024 #9
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope so much better times lie ahead for you. 🙏❤️ LiberalLoner Jan 2024 #10
I am so sorry that you have lost your closest loved one, Tanuki Jan 2024 #12
I am so sorry to hear about you and your sister in law's loss. Are you a veteran? marble falls Jan 2024 #14
I prayed for you. Keep us informed if you feel you can. Joinfortmill Jan 2024 #16
I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 Jan 2024 #17
Deepest Condolences. NNadir Jan 2024 #18
My deepest condolences. sinkingfeeling Jan 2024 #19
I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Jan 2024 #20

Duncanpup

(13,784 posts)
1. It should work out for you
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 06:12 AM
Jan 2024

Do you get along with your sister in law hugs to you all.
And if you can get in touch with your county office of aging inquire about handicap housing.

cstanleytech

(27,174 posts)
3. She's ok but she isnt good at managing money as she ran up a CC debt of 12k on a card my brother had
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 06:28 AM
Jan 2024

setup for emergency spending.
That makes me afraid we will lose the house not to mention they never put her name on the deed so I am also worried that the CC company as well as the hospitals will go after the house forcing us out. That would hurt us bad as the rents in this area are high as its a military town.

Duncanpup

(13,784 posts)
4. If they were husband and wife
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 06:30 AM
Jan 2024

The house would automatically go to her upon his death wouldn’t it.

cstanleytech

(27,174 posts)
6. This is Georgia which as some of the worst laws when it comes to such things for spouses.
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 06:31 AM
Jan 2024

pazzyanne

(6,618 posts)
15. Thanks, Duncanpup.
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 08:06 AM
Jan 2024

This is what I did professionally when I worked with people with disabilities needing assistance in Minnesota, but it works for other states if you know where to start. There is hope out there, but it takes a little work. Computers and phones are great helps.

Lefta Dissenter

(6,658 posts)
7. I'm so terribly sorry.
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 07:12 AM
Jan 2024

I so sorry about the loss of your brother. I hope you can find the emotional space to grieve, despite your worries about the path forward.

2naSalit

(93,435 posts)
8. Oh dear...
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 07:24 AM
Jan 2024

Condolences to you and SIL.

It's hard enough to lose a sibling but to now be unsure of your own housing because of it isn't helpful. I hope that everything works out in a good way for both of you.

Goddessartist

(2,067 posts)
9. I'm so very sorry, and am sending you
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 07:35 AM
Jan 2024

lots of love, hope, and friendship. Message me anytime. I check in a few times a day.

Big hugs.

Tanuki

(15,396 posts)
12. I am so sorry that you have lost your closest loved one,
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 07:58 AM
Jan 2024

and for the uncertainty about your future that this loss has created. I hope you will consider calling 211, which is a clearinghouse for multiple agencies which may be able to answer some of your practical questions and offer assistance.

http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/

Joinfortmill

(16,621 posts)
16. I prayed for you. Keep us informed if you feel you can.
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 08:15 AM
Jan 2024
https://thegao.org/

I found this link that could be helpful. The Independent, Federally-Mandated Protection and Advocacy System for People with Disabilities in Georgia
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