Thursday, November 19, 2009
Burglars Target Homes Based on Obituary
One of the "to-do" items on my list when we were preparing for my father's visitation and funeral was to ask a neighbor of my parents to keep an eye our their home while we were at the funeral. Some thought I was a bit too skeptical, but based on recent local news, I'm glad I did. Turns out the local thieves are using obituary listings to determine when people will be away from the home, and break in. A summary of the events is available on NBC 15's web site. Publishing the day and time of a funeral is a basic element of an obituary. My recommendation, make sure there is someone, a neighbor or friend, who can keep an eye on the home during the event.
Melinda Gustafson Gervasi is a Madison attorney and author whose current practice focuses on estate planning and probate. She is committed to increasing the public’s understanding of estate planning and probate issues. In 2013 she released her first book, Middle Class Philanthropist where she illustrates how anyone can leave a legacy. Gustafson Gervasi Law Office, LLC, 5555 Odana Rd., Suite 205, Madison, WI 53719
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3 comments:
That is a contemptible brand of thief.
My sister's husband's parents passed away recently and their home was ransacked (in Milwaukee) I wonder if this methodology was used in the preplanning stage. :(
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, and the combined stress of a break-in. Thank you for sharing your story.
Does anyone have suggestions on how to prevent this type of event, other than asking someone to keep an eye of the home?
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