indeed.  because honourable people know that circumstances beyond their control can intervene.  they might have an accident incapacitating them, or worse, they might die.  without a properly signed contract it's near impossible to collect from an estate.

i don't have faith in human nature (because it encompasses everything, from pure altruism to horrific cruelty), but i do put faith in the honour of some individuals i know.  that means i expect them to keep their promises if generally possible.  it doesn't mean i expect them to wield their influence upon bureaucracies from the great beyond.  :)

glad you just had a good experience, Tunesy.