The Burden That Excess Belongings Place on Loved Ones

The Burden That Excess Belongings Place on Loved Ones

At some point, each of us may face the difficult task of walking through a deceased parent’s home. Empty in one sense—but not in another. The person is gone, but a lifetime of belongings remain. Going from room to room, drawer to drawer, and box to box can be part of...
What if No One Wants My Stuff?

What if No One Wants My Stuff?

A critical question to ask yourself when creating an estate plan is who will get your stuff when you pass on? While most people think about who they would like to receive the major items—homes, retirement accounts, savings—personal property such as jewelry, clothing,...