Further personal problems followed, for in March 1684 his father vanished and was found dead five weeks later. Halley had to administer his father's personal estate and he became involved in family, property and legal matters which are described fully in .
Karagdagang mga personal na problema na sinusundan, para sa Marso 1684 ng kanyang ama at vanished ay natagpuan patay limang linggo mamaya. Halley ay tumulong sa kanyang ama personal na ari-arian at siya ay naging kasangkot sa pamilya, ari-arian at mga legal na bagay-bagay na kung saan ay ganap na inilarawan sa.