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« on: June 05, 2006, 01:31:36 PM »
So I graduated yesterday, very stoked about beginning a new life. :)

My aunt & uncle (only living members on my dad-side of family) came up to visit/celebrate etc. Anyway, will sitting down with dinner with them, they told me about my inheritence. Apparently when my dad passed away, he left me everything he had left, his house, car, coin collection, and a very large sum of money. I never really knew my dad, I was too young to remember him before he passed away. I knew I was going to receive something after I turned 18, but not to the tune of this.

So my entire life has changed. The current value was at 407,386.50. It is held in several bank accounts, and some invested in the stock market. My uncle is an executive or something for 3M and knows how to invest very well.

Anyway, I just thought I would share the news, I don\'t really know what to think. In a way, I am very excited that I have received something so amazing, but at the same time it just worries me having all this money- especially since it is now signed over to me, (I still have my uncles advice/help on investing, etc.) but I must take care of it myself.

Deep in thought.... and extremely shocked...
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2006, 01:35:42 PM »
Wow...that is pretty cool. You now have quite a bit more responsibility. Manage it wisely.
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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2006, 01:48:55 PM »
I was reading the fine print and it turns out that I am actually his long lost son so the house, car, and half of your inheritance goes to me.

Contact me ASAP!
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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2006, 01:56:38 PM »
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I was reading the fine print and it turns out that I am actually his long lost son so the house, car, and half of your inheritance goes to me.

Contact me ASAP!

I do belive he has some viking in him.... so I get.... atleast the car.

Anyways, congrats I suppose, graduating and getting stuff outweighs a death in the family.

Bitterweet moment I guess.
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2006, 02:01:34 PM »
Quite a graduation gift!

Be smart. That\'s right in the cushion between a lot of money and easy to blow it all.  Be smart with it and you\'ll be able to do a lot of nice things or live very comfortable later on - or both!

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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2006, 02:35:09 PM »
First of all spudz, congrats!!  Sounds like your Dad worked hard and wherever he is, I bet he\'s hoping you get enjoyment and security out of this all.

Secondly, I\'ll echo these guys in saying Play it safe!!

$400k may sound a lot now, but in the long run it\'s peanuts.  It\'s your responsibility to make something out of it.

Not sure if you\'re gonna go deep sea fishing again with that loot, but I would recommend you stay busy and active, and that means getting a job.  A smallish 1-week vacation to the Bahammas/Europe may be a good idea, but don\'t get lazy. :thumb:
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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2006, 02:44:42 PM »
What do you think your dad would have wanted you to do with it?

That\'s what I would use it for....
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« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2006, 02:48:05 PM »
I do plan on keeping in close contact with my uncle, and eventually begin to understanding investing and money management/business enough to manage the estate myself.

I only plan on spending the money on a college education. I am quite set on being a journalist, having written/editor for the school magazine, but I plan on taking alot of business courses as well. I will be  going to UAS here in Juneau.

And yes, my family is French-Canadian, and Norwegian. We all speak like the characters from Fargo... (where I was born :) )

Actually I bought myself a camera.. Nikon CoolPIX P1
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« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2006, 03:28:06 PM »
Blow it all.
Get a 9 - 5 job.
Kill yourself.
Best advice I have.
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« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2006, 03:51:22 PM »
Don\'t forget to develop a number of drug addictions.
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« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2006, 04:10:34 PM »
go to college, regardless of how much money you have

you\'de be stupid not to
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« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2006, 04:11:50 PM »
I was goona say you probably blow that on weed in a couple weeks

or you can do what any real man would do and spen it all on hookers and blow
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« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2006, 04:35:48 PM »
Quote from: mm
go to college, regardless of how much money you have

you\'de be stupid not to

indeed
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« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2006, 04:37:56 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2006, 05:54:12 PM »
My vintage Tama drumset is quite sufficient Luke...

And I\'ll remember to buy you all a cookie with golden chocolate chips., PM me your addresses.
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