Family Obligations

David Steele was my father.

Peter.

I'm so sorry, Peter.

So sudden like this.

Thank you, Mr. Hearst.

They said it was a drunk driving accident.

Unfortunately.

I hope they catch the guy.

Just terrible these days.

There was no other driver.

It was a one-car accident.

It was a tree.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh, well.

I should probably go.

What's this?

Your dead father's ashes.

I know what it is.

Why do I have it?

It's normal for the remains to travel with the family

for the final resting place.

Oh.

Can you hold that?

Good morning, Peter.

Did we get a callback from Westchester?

How are you?

Remember, like we've been working on.

Good morning, Stephanie.

Did we get a callback from Westchester?

Eye contact.

I just wanna know you're trying.

That phone is hilarious.

You're looking mighty fancy today.

What's the occasion?

My father's funeral.

So I'm expecting to get a callback from Westchester today.

Stephanie?

Stephanie, no.

No, Stephanie.

Please, please, please, please, please, please.

Do you remember when you cry,

I get a call from Paul in Human Resources,

and then I have all that paperwork to fill out.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

You know, I'm not good at this.

I know.

It's okay.

Don't you wanna take the rest of the day or anything?

No, I'm fine.

I just need to leave in a few to check his house out

and figure out what to do with it.

I will be able to be reached on my cell.

You mean your house.

No, I haven't lived there for years.

So what?

You're gonna go pack up

old childhood memories,

and look at old family photos.

Westchester let me know if they call.

You have 12 new messages.

This is a message for David Steele.

Message deleted.

Message deleted.

Mr. Steele this is Leonard Wolfing

at the county assessor's office.

- We have important. - Message deleted.

Message deleted.

Well, I'm sure you got a lot to think about right now.

- I'm sorry to bother you. - There's nothing

we can do about that.

I'm afraid not.

As such, none of this is really in order.

But the good news is it's all pretty straightforward.

Your father kept things pretty simple.

He had a small equity line

which you'll cover easily if you choose to sell the house.

I'd like to just sell it

as soon as possible if I can.

I understand that you probable wanna get back to...

I'm sorry where is it you live?

Queens.

Sunnyside.

That close, huh.

Why did I think it was Chicago or someplace like that?

Have you been around recently?

No.

Alright, excellent.

Well, as I said, you have a house to sell.

He had a few small assets,

retirement savings, checking,

but really no other major assets.

He had a small line of credit card debt and a car loan.

But little things here and there.

But all and all the market value of the house

you should be able to clear a comfortable sum

after fees etcetera, so.

Did he have a will?

- Excuse me? - Is there something

I have to sign?

No, I'm afraid not.

You have to forgive me this is not my area of law.

I'm not really doing this in any official capacity.

Essentially, as the only child with your mother predeceased,

you're the only person with a claim to the assets.

Hey, Peter.

When's the last time you saw him?

Has he paid you?

What is your fee in all of this?

Oh, no, I'm doing this as a friend.

No charge.

Is there anything else I can help you with?

Actually if you know anyone

in real estate to show the house.

I'll have my assistant give you a list of agents.

Thank you.

He was proud of you Peter.

Did he mention me?

Well, sometimes words don't...

Thank you, Mr. Hearst.

You wouldn't happen to know the latest

tax assessment on the property, would you?

No.

And the plumbing and electric are they the original?

I don't know.

Did he do any measure of work recently?

Any work orders or permits?

No idea.

Alright, I see.

Well, based on comparables,

you could probably see high fours

or maybe just over 500,000.

Good news for you is that you're entering a hot season.

Come spring and summer families are looking to move.

They wanna get their kids into better schools,

and this neighborhood is great for that.

So if you rip out the carpets

maybe a fresh coat of paint on the walls,

you could probably list it at 525 maybe even 550.

What are we looking at as is

with furniture and everything?

Uh, well.

I would list it at 475.

You'll get some people in the door.

Let's do 450.

Are you sure?

You'd be leaving a lot of money on the table.

I'd just like to get this over with.

Would you be open to rentals...

- No. - To get it occupied?

I understand the memories must be difficult.

Very difficult.

- Mr. Steele I'm calling from - Have a nice day.

Northshore University Hospital Outpatient Services.

We just wanted to confirm with you

the date and time of your appointment.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior

to the scheduled time to update paperwork.

- Hello. - Mr. Steele?

Yes, can I give you a different

address and phone number.

I'm not gonna be checking my father's house regularly.

Excuse me?

I figure you have insurance forms and bills

from the hospital from the accident.

I was looking for David Steele.

That's my father.

Is this not about his accident?

Right, David Steele is listed as the family contact

for Francis Steele.

Mr. Steele, are you there?

This is Peter, Peter Steele.