All, I've been debating starting this thread for several weeks now. There may be another thread within AS that covers this: however I didn't search it out. If so, I apologize. Furthermore, this is not meant to be a touchy-feely thread, it's meant to purely share an experience with others so it doesn't happen to them.
The driving force behind the question is the recent passing of my Father in-law. Dave was a retired Army Officer and a really good man. He didn't plan very well in general and when he was stricken with lung cancer in October, he wouldn't/couldn't assist us at all with his wishes or preferences on what he wanted done with his "stuff".
My point and recommendation to AS members is to simply have a plan on what you'd want done with all of your "stuff" if something were to happen to you. This can and should include chainsaws, collections, equipment, weaponry, vehicles, tools, and the like. It not only helps you with the knowledge that your items will go where and to whom you want them to, it will help your family members in meeting your wishes and desires. Also, it allows your family members to know what particular items are worth so they won't be taken advantage of in the event of a needed sale. Thankfully there is no strife within our family on David's "stuff", but his failure to plan has caused major problems and concerns for my mother in-law in other ways, and for us as well.
So, there's my rant and here's the question you should ask of yourself: What will happen to my "stuff" when I'm gone? Good luck and plan well. Best, Max.
The driving force behind the question is the recent passing of my Father in-law. Dave was a retired Army Officer and a really good man. He didn't plan very well in general and when he was stricken with lung cancer in October, he wouldn't/couldn't assist us at all with his wishes or preferences on what he wanted done with his "stuff".
My point and recommendation to AS members is to simply have a plan on what you'd want done with all of your "stuff" if something were to happen to you. This can and should include chainsaws, collections, equipment, weaponry, vehicles, tools, and the like. It not only helps you with the knowledge that your items will go where and to whom you want them to, it will help your family members in meeting your wishes and desires. Also, it allows your family members to know what particular items are worth so they won't be taken advantage of in the event of a needed sale. Thankfully there is no strife within our family on David's "stuff", but his failure to plan has caused major problems and concerns for my mother in-law in other ways, and for us as well.
So, there's my rant and here's the question you should ask of yourself: What will happen to my "stuff" when I'm gone? Good luck and plan well. Best, Max.