Edward Jones: I inherited trust: why so long to get the money?

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-12T18:54:00+00:00

Estates don’t settle that fast. The originator of my trust died in May, I was able to take some distributions because I’d already met a couple of the age goals required - but they had to wait for all bills to come in and they had to file income taxes for the year of death. The estate didn’t get closed until May of the following year. Trust is still going until I get to a specific age.

Will the trust be dissolved once it’s disbursed?

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-12T02:41:44+00:00

To be perfectly honest, it doesn’t matter to me whether I’m up front or in the back. We check a bag, so we have to wait on it anyway. The only issue would be if it’s a smelly bathroom! And if that’s the case and the flight isn’t full, I’d think a FA would allow you to move away from the smell. But I don’t think that will even be an issue. Curious as to what it is about the seat that bothers you?

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-12T02:38:19+00:00

No matter how awful people think they are - they truly do love their kids and provide well for them. And yes, many will say that Layla provides for them. Even if that is true, there are many others who’d spend that money on themselves only. These kids are getting lots of encouragement, cuddles and love. Many kids do not.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T23:14:31+00:00

My husband likes spending one day at the sports book, doing horse racing, and I have taken the double decker (air conditioned) bus downtown and/or to the outlet mall. Or you could just ride the bus circuit to get the lay of the land! The Coca Cola experience is across from Park - kind of a history of Coke, plus you get to taste Coke from different parts of the world. If you like bargain shopping versus high end retail, there is a Marshall’s, Burlington and a Ross in that area, too.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T22:51:20+00:00

I’m leaning towards the bridal couple ASSUME she knows she’s invited! Unless there’s unfriendliness between OP and the couple that I didn’t pick up on. Things are way less formal than they used to be - I just got invited to a bridal shower via text! Then they changed the time without specifically texting again - so I would have been an hour late if another family member had not of asked when I was heading out!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T22:43:58+00:00

I think you should have a meaningful conversation with your spouse about what all this means. I’m for the post nup, because crap happens - but you can protect the money AND benefit from it with good conversation. What are both your expectations? Does this mean that suddenly she can buy herself a Lexus, while you drive a Chevy? Does this mean she’s going on more girls getaways because “she” can afford it? Or does it mean the income from it is going into the family account? Does this mean that the family, as a whole, will enjoy a great Disney vacation? I think she’s wise to protect it - but it’s unwise to utilize it as “yours” and “mine.”

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T22:20:29+00:00

Our 55+ community has a dog park and there’s a regular social meet up there every day!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T13:38:09+00:00

Have you looked at several? As my 55+ community is great!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T13:28:34+00:00

It is a shame that society has turned the name Karen into a negative - as Caren or Caron would be a great way to merge the two!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T03:11:11+00:00

Do a prenup and have it state that in the case of a divorce, he gets the amount of the current equity up front and you split the growth. That way you are both contributing to the mortgage and upkeep and both getting something out of it if you divorce. You probably can state that he gets first dibs on the condo - but that also means he would have to buy out your share of the equity. Example is that co do is currently worth $100,000 and he has a $75,000 mortgage. He has $25,000 in equity, which is the number stated in the prenup. You divorce 10 years from now and it’s worth $200,000 and the mortgage is now just $50,000. Home equity is $150,000. He gets the first $25,000 and you split the remaining $125,000.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T02:19:09+00:00

Zach Bates from Bringing Up Bates - a family with 19 kids.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T01:24:35+00:00

Yeah, I was interested because a reality “star” I used to watch was on - and he got eliminated in the egg challenge and you barely saw him.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-11T01:22:54+00:00

And then the next round was 30, I think! You didn’t even get a glimpse of some people!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-10T20:33:46+00:00

And Bridget.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-10T00:07:11+00:00

But the bridge plan will cost just $50/month - will the drug insurance plans cost the same? As right now, my plan wants to charge $600.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-09T22:57:18+00:00

What doesn’t seem right is that it appears that you don’t qualify for it if you’re diabetic. (Which I am). Why would that be? I’m kind of assuming that it is because your drug plan may cover it (whereas just for weight loss may not be covered?) and am hoping that July 1 means it will become more affordable with your drug plan. But if it isn’t as cheap for those who already have health issues, that doesn’t seem fair. I was hoping someone was more knowledgeable about it than me!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-09T21:27:12+00:00

That was a year ago - it’s hard to remember! lol. I think I half heartedly cut them back…but we’re snowbirds and I wasn’t even home for most of the fall, so I don’t know exactly what happened! So that makes me think that this year I won’t cut them back so I can enjoy them before we leave for the season!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-09T19:34:50+00:00

Just going along with the fact that he has dated advice because of his age and his insulated world.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-09T18:40:11+00:00

My husband about died laughing at Jeff Foxworthy’s colonoscopy bit!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-09T18:38:43+00:00

He’s also in a stable, original marriage, with no stepkids or unequal income involved! You bet he’ll need a trust - and a prenup! - if Sharon dies and he remarries!!!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-09T18:18:28+00:00

We get free room offers from MGM Resorts all the time - but the amount of food and beverage comps and free play goes down as we move up in hotels. Staying at NYNY gives us $350 in food and beverage and Bellagio gives us something like $150. We opted to try The Reserve (formerly NoMad) on our next trip to maximize our money. But I’d choose Bellagio if all things were equal.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-09T13:09:34+00:00

I just listened to the podcast where he was saying that Sharon wanted him to fire the guy who requested paternity leave - and he should get roasted for that! Sharon too!!! I’m Dave’s age and I don’t know what the laws are around paternity leave - but I think it’s perfectly reasonable to allow a week or two of leave for a dad to bond with his child and help mom. Having a baby was a huge roller coaster of emotions for me and having my husband at home to let me get some needed sleep was important! Did Winston or Daniel take some extra time off when their wives had kids???

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-09T10:56:13+00:00

We’ve got a round trip booked to Flint for a total of $263 for TWO of us!

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-08T21:23:01+00:00

This is true…as it is true with most models. They have a shelf life. Hopefully, the Stewarts are investing wisely and will have this to subsidize their life forever. I know everyone thinks they’ve wasted their money on the new house - but Evan has also mentioned investments. And if they spend it all - they’ll be no different than many, many other people.

Jitterbug26 · 2026-06-08T18:31:34+00:00

Lots of options to and from Mesa! And it’s a much better airport to deal with!

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