Monday, September 3, 2012

This is a follow up regarding the unpaid Finca taxes. After numerous conversation  with Minnie, Sergio and Thaisa regarding this outstanding bill.  I have been advised today Sept 3rd, 2012 by Minnie's husband Sergio who informed me that in fact there are back taxes that have not been paid. He stated that they plan on  making payment to CRIM  in full tomorrow Sept 4th, 2012.  Please note, family members who gave me money to pay these taxes will be returned to them as soon as I have verification that taxes are paid up to date..   I also like to mention at this time I am in the process of trying to negotiate the contract for the collection of Coco's from our property.  (They are still  getting only $20 a truck load ). Once this is accomplish we should be able to use this money to pay the  taxes in a timely fashion and use part of the money for the maintenance of the beach. 
Final note for those who have not done there inheritance paperwork I advise you to go forward and do this.  This is very important to do first, we cannot go further without this..  I will keep everyone informed via this blog so please keep checking in. Thanks! 
Any questions or for anyone who would like to participate in getting this completed please come forward!!!  You can reach me at 845-471-1487.
Peace,
Lisa AKA Isabel Casas Rodriguez



FYI:  Please read this letter regarding unpaid property taxes on our finca. 


August 6, 2012

Dear Family,
 First and foremost a sincere greeting and well wishes to all.  As most of you know I’m vacationing with part of my family at my favorite site, our ancestral land. 
Since I’m just as concerned as you are with its maintenance and fiscal duty (taxes), this informal letter is to let you know of two important matters in need of our attention.  According to the CRIM (Property Tax Collecting Agency) statement (see attached), the Finca are in the rears for $401.53.  To make taxes current we must collect $40.00 from the following heirs:  Lisa, Myrna, Bettyann, Madeline, Davitio, Efrain, Davito (collected), Carlito, Ruthie, Thaisa and Nitza. Please make out check to my name and send to the address below.  
            The second matter is the collection of coconuts. We must negotiate the agreement that was made with our late uncle Teo to reflect today’s price for a truck full of coconuts, the absurdity of accepting $20.00 for a truck lord of coconuts is not working for us. We must charge between $75.00 to $100.00 truck load is more comparable to current prices.  Even at this price we are giving them away.  So as you can see a decent fair price in the sale of the coconuts will keep the taxes current.  The taxes of the property shouldn’t be a burden to anyone.  Our late Uncle Teo always paid the taxes on time and set up a bank account for the essentials that may have flair up.  Anyone having the bank information, please forward to me. 
With your support I have requested the tax statements to be sent to my address. I’ll keep everyone inform of current status.  I’m open to any suggestions that will improve this present situation.

Much Respect!
Isabel Rodriguez Casas aka  (Lisa)
18 Vervalen Drive
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-471-1487