DEAR ABBY: We loaned my sister $10,000 three years ago, and she has repaid only a fraction of it. She had promised it would be paid back within six months. She has refused to take my calls on the holidays, and I haven’t spoken to her in many months. We used to be very close, but now money has come between us. I’m feeling resentful, and I wish this hadn’t happened. What would you do, Abby? -- TOO GENEROUS IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR TOO GENEROUS: If I had a signed note from my sister outlining the amount I had loaned her and the terms of repayment, and after 2 1/2 years had elapsed with no payment and my sister ducking my calls, I’d call my lawyer. Some sort of payment plan needs to be established. If she has property, perhaps a lien can be placed against it. I wish you luck on what is sure to be a

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