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Opinion: How to watch over your interests from miles away

So now you are ensconced thousands of miles away and things are looking up. But who is looking after your property and material interests at home? Opinions vary. Some say that a close relative, especially a parent or spouse, would best look after what interests you have and flag anything that looks awry. If that relative is reliable, energetic, tuned in to news outlets, willing to work for free and has an innate understanding of what interests you have, that is clearly a workable option. But woe unto you if the person is willing but lacks the skills or worse still, decides to take you for a ride.