January 26, 2026 Probate lessons, property taxes, and why town budgets matter I’ve been using gallows humor lately — threatening to create a coloring book for grown-ups titled What to Expect When Your Loved One Dies. I’m currently navigating my aunt’s estate in one state that was managed by my brother in another state — who passed away in September. I now know more than any civilian should about HOAs, probate court, legal retainers, and municipal tax offices across multiple t