My grandmother is dividing her assets while she's still alive. She hopes it will help our family avoid divisiveness later.
My grandmother is dividing her assets while she's still alive. I had mixed feelings about it at first, but I'm glad she started the conversation.
My grandmother gathered her family at her apartment as she approached her 90th birthday, requesting each of them to choose items they desired from her belongings. Her decision aimed to prevent potential conflicts and misunderstandings should she pass away, as she recognized the potential for familial disputes following the loss of a loved one and the division of assets.
Her grandmother, already a watercolorist in her youth, had filled her home with her artwork, including a painting of a barn and a portrait of a young girl that held special meaning to her granddaughter. As her family gathered, taking turns selecting cherished items, my grandmother wrote their names on sticky notes to accompany each chosen piece.
While the act of choosing left my grandmother with a sense of unease, she emphasized her desire to avoid any fighting after her passing.
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