Then Hurricane Laura hit, and things took a dramatic turn.
Meanwhile, Jay left the rest behind, and they were destroyed in the storm.
Things get even more complicated, though.
But Jay was basically supposed to get all of them.
OPs in a bit of an awkward situation here.
On the other hand, doesnt herdaughteralso deserve an heirloom?
How should families decide who gets what?
We went looking for answers.
The best way to avoid these messy family feuds?
Having openconversationsabout who wants what can help prevent unnecessary drama or before it even starts.
Want to keep the peace?
A solid estate plan makes sure heirlooms go exactly where theyre supposed to.
Some families create a list or a personal property memorandum to clarify who gets what.
Because lets be realno one wants to see siblings go to war over grandmas antique clock.
If things do get heated,mediationcan work wonders.
Bringing in a neutral third party helps smooth things over when emotions take center stage.
Some families even use fun methods like taking turns picking heirlooms or drawing names from a hat.
Finding fair ways to divide sentimental stuff keeps relationships intact.
At the end of the day, heirlooms should be about memories, not meltdowns.
Holding onto it just seems like the stuff family feuds are made of, and who needs that drama?
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