When she died, she had amassed huge medical debt which could only be paid off by literally selling off her somewhat substantial bestate/b. The inheritance I received as a result couldn't even feed me for a month. b..../b Shawn Michel de bMontaigne/b : is a professional tutor and writer. He makes his home in San Diego, California, where he takes long, thoughtful walks on the beach and contemplates eternity as he stands at the end of the Pier, looking out over the ocean. ...