From AARP
A relative of mine inherited a houseful of stuff from a beloved, but hoarding-minded friend. He’s spent years (two so far) going through each box and stash of things, picking through to find whatever valuables he can salvage from the mess.
He’s sold some of the stuff online, but he’s carted a lot of it off to thrift stores. It’s been a time-consuming grind; he doesn’t want to accidently toss anything of value, and he has found a few things worth selling. Most of it, sadly, is just junk.
Our possessions and property often mean a lot to us, but not to those we leave behind. Our collectibles represent our interests, not usually our kids’. And that cabin in the woods shared with relatives? It’s become nothing but a hassle now that the original owners are gone.
I came across an interesting column from AARP about the things our kids don’t want to inherit. The list is subjective; for each item there are probably innumerable exceptions. Read here to see what made the list. Let us know if you’ve ever inherited anything that you didn’t want.
