Turning lots of corners - DaB35 Part 8

[DaB35]

Hi All

Unexpected email from XW this afternoon. She has asked about her taxes. I used to do them for her when were were together as I work in finance. She realised she forgot to do a particular thing in her accounts, due the deadline being around the time D was being finalised. It's not a mistake, and makes no difference to anything; it's very minor. She's asked a simple question - it requires a 2 sentence answer.

She opened with "Hope you and the family are well." No animosity or demanding tone.

I haven't replied yet - it's 7.30pm in the UK here. My initial feeling is simply to say:

Hi XW

Yes, we're all very well thanks.

[answer question - couple of sentences & attach a file]

Have a good week
D

Other matter: I was contacted by the builders of our former house. XW had received a letter demanding some money from us both - apparently an outstanding debt relating to a communal service charge (I won't go into the details of it). They couldn't speak to her as my name was the listed contact (reason: my surname comes before XW's alphabetically). Anyway, after a few weeks waiting for them to provide more info, turns out we're due a refund; the 'debt' was an error. I'm waiting for someone at the company to contact me so I can give my bank info and receive my half of the refund.

Should I also inform XW in my reply? Or just ask the company to contact her directly - they have her new address - and leave it at that?

Life update -
Working on a new Youtube video - channel at over 250 subscribers. Really surprised!
Learning about investing and already making 'gains' - keeping it steady and cautious though
Gym going well - have got an updated workout & diet plan: I need to increase my calorie intake STILL!
Tried cooking a few things I haven't had before or not had in a very long time
Studying going very well - had exam last week, next one planned for summer
Making a bit of extra money selling stuff on ebay
Helped my sister and her H move house a few weeks ago. She had a baby boy at the tale end of last year - he's four months now, and their dog (miniature poodle) is very protective of him.
In talks with a publisher regarding a creative work of mine. I won't give any more info for fear of identifying me.


Hope everyone's doing great.