TOPICS OF NOTE:
- All about getting rid of the stuff a loved one leaves behind
- What to focus on during this stressful process
- Who should handle which memorabilia
- How to set yourself up to sort through things
- The amount of time to allow for getting through it all
- What to do with old photographs
- Tips on storing old ephemera
- The surprises you may find
- Sentimental objects and siblings
- Hidden places to look for objects of value
- What to pull from the home first
- How to determine an object's value
- Preventing conflict among family members
- When to consider adding a codicle to the will
- The value of taking photos of the home before clearing it out
- Considerations in donating objects
- The Museum of Self
- Ways to curate family photos
- The importance of digitally backing up photos
- What to do with old trophies
Stay tuned for AFTER THOUGHTS as Terry shows us how to create a Museum of Self.
QUOTES OF NOTE:
“Expect conflict. It will happen.”
“Talk to people, don’t keep it all in while you’re going through the process.”
“It will pass in time and it’s gonna be emotional, but it’s a part of life.”
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A vintage Queen Mary pen like Terry mentioned, remember these pens?
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