Antiques, art, jewelry, and other family heirlooms are often the source of the most anxiety and carry the greatest potential for conflict following a death in the family. In many cases, the financial value of the “stuff” is modest relative to other assets that comprise a typical estate or trust. Mitigating the risks of fights over stuff also goes beyond the standard language that is often written into estate plan documents to dispose of tangible personal property at death. This presentation will examine a few of the ways in which planners can help their clients reduce the risk of destructive and costly fights over stuff long before their clients actually die. Originally presented as part of the
Post-Death Administration of Trusts & Estates.Credits: 0.75 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR
Louise C. Barrett, Northern Trust, Chicago
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