Cases for going to Mexico Dec-Feb 08

Universal?

Cats with Darlyne to be shipped when we get to Mexico. Have to check with Darlene on the cost. Will she obtain permits from vet? Will she take them to airport?

Plan route (gas costs)

Put house up for sale in Sept./oct.
Have house emptied? not sure, talk to realtor

US state residency? Cyn's suggestion: keep maine residency until house sold. Not sure after that.

House not sold by December but sold while we are away.
House sold by realtor Who empties house? Real estate agent? House emptied by whom? Where are our keepables? shipped how? I suggest shipping them now.

US state residency Does one of us have to come back? not sure about this
House not sold by Feb. and we stay in Mexico Cats stay in Mexico Residency permits?

Where are our keepables? US state residency? Leave house on market

When does free household shipping period start; tourist visa or residency? I belive residency, and lasts for 6 mos?

House not sold by December but sold while we are away.
House sold by realtor Who empties house? Real estate agent? House emptied by whom? Who empties house? Real estate agent? We'll have to ask Ardyth. Instructions would be to sell or donate what's left.
House not sold by Feb. and we come back Cats have to be shipped back to Darlyn

We drive back?

Where are our keepables? In garage to be shipped to Ajijic.


Take house off market or leave on market? Leave on market. It's 1700+ per month to keep it.

Medical insurance? Can get travelers insurance for 3 mo. Look into insurance while we're down there.