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How To Divide Personal Property In An Estate
Estate Planning, Wills, Assets Matthew Erskine Estate Planning, Wills, Assets Matthew Erskine

How To Divide Personal Property In An Estate

When I help settle an estate the most challenging task is mediating what is the “best” way to divide the jewelry, art, furniture and other tangible personal property of the deceased among their heirs. People behave irrationally when they feel that they were promised something under the will. They already feel that the item is theirs. This is compounded by the friction between and among family members that existed during the decedent’s lifetime.

So, what is the best way to divide your assets? The fact is that there is no “best” way to divide assets, but there are some things you can do, or refrain from doing, to help avoid a family fight.

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Whither Donations Of Art To Museums In 2021?
Art, Art Collections, Artwork Matthew Erskine Art, Art Collections, Artwork Matthew Erskine

Whither Donations Of Art To Museums In 2021?

What is the future of art collections and museum donations for 2021 and beyond?

Will museums with limited capacities be willing and able to accept specific artwork or even entire collections, now owned by artists and collectors who are in their 80’s and 90’s?

“What is required is planning for a current and ongoing collaboration between artists and collectors on one hand,and museums on the other for the creation and access to a virtual as well as physical collections.”

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