How To Avoid Mistakes In The Greatest Wealth Transfer In History
Discussing the 'greatest wealth transfer' from baby boomers, estate planning attorney Andrew Dósa says the real difficulty is often personal property, not money—heirs frequently don't value the china, furniture, and collections parents accumulated. His practical take: keep what's useful, then sell or donate the rest rather than treating an inheritance of belongings as a burden.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Tacoma, WA and Oakland, CA
Highlights
— what the 'greatest wealth transfer' actually means for families
— the personal irony of navigating it with his own parents
— why personal property, not real estate, is the real headache
— why the next generation often doesn't want the china and collectibles
— his simple resolution: sell it or give it away
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'greatest wealth transfer'?
It refers to the large-scale passing of assets from the baby-boomer generation to their heirs, which is reshaping how families handle inheritances.
What makes navigating it personal?
The attorney notes the irony of working through it with his own parents, which brings the challenges home.
What's the hardest part of an inheritance?
Often personal property, not real estate or money—the china, furniture, and collections parents accumulated are the real headache.
Why don't heirs want the family's belongings?
The next generation frequently doesn't value the china and collectibles their parents treasured, so those items become a burden rather than a gift.
What should you do with unwanted inherited items?
Keep what's useful, then sell or donate the rest rather than treating an inheritance of belongings as a burden.
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