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How was Molly able to keep the apartment??

posted 8 years ago by monalicia-1
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Totally unrelated to the plot, but just a little detail I noticed after re-watching this on Netflix. After Sam dies it seems like Molly has no intention of moving out. This is a *huge* apartment in Manhattan. Sam is a big-wig banker, so it's no surprise he can afford it. But Molly is an artist who seems to still be up and coming. How on earth can she afford the rent to stay there?? Even if he purchased the place, I'm sure the mortgage would be huge. Not to mention they weren't married so it's not like assets automatically transfer to Molly. And given Sam's young age, I doubt he had a will drafted that included any bequeathments onto her. I suppose property ownership is a far less sexy detail to address in love and phantoms. Disbelief...I suspend thee.

[–] Pinkdaisy678 8 years ago

I think Sams character would have provided for her.

[–] psmithyyyyy 8 years ago

shoulda taken some of that 4 million dollars LOL

[–] The-Musicscope 8 years ago

The events that took place in 'Ghost' were all within like a couple of weeks of Sam's death, right? Maybe Molly would've had to move out soon after, but she would've had some notice if that were the case, and would've had some money of Sam's or maybe even her own savings to keep her going in the meantime.

Either way, I couldn't just see someone being turfed out of their house in a finger-snap because their wealthier partner died. Because the events were so soon after Sam's death I wouldn't worry too much about it.

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[–] carmelmcardle 8 years ago

Sam was a banker so I'm sure he would have had insurance. I don't know about the US but I'm the UK most mortgages require you to have life insurance that covers the mortgage in the event of your death. Sorry to be so boring and pedantic!

[–] AutumnCider 8 years ago

I agree that Sam probably had insurance. Since he didn't seem to have close family, Molly probably was his beneficiary.

[–] Intothenightalone 8 years ago

she was an artist

[–] Kokoro (40) 3 years ago

Probably Sam was cash rich and paid for the loft in full. Also something tells me the relationship between Molly was longer than we assumed. Most likely they shared bank accounts. Plus insurance and pension with Molly's name attached. It is also pre gentrification.

[–] wearsalan (5554) 3 years ago

Life insurance?

[–] kungfulord (957) 3 years ago

She became a stripper

[–] [deleted] 2 years ago

So, Striptease was Ghost part 2?