You have probably heard at least one or two stories in your lifetime where families are feuding over items left behind by a loved one who passed away. While some of these arguments are fueled by greed part of it is the emotional attachment to the belongings and its connection to the loved ones they lost. In any event, you don’t want your family fighting at a time when they should be comforting each other. 

The best way to get peace of mind and to reduce the family disagreements after your passing is to include your family heirlooms in a will. 

Start With a List

Start by writing all the things that are significant to you that you’d like to pass down to members of your family. On your list write down the names of the relatives you wish to have these things after you’re gone.  [Read more…]

Finding the perfect gift for your brother or sister’s children can be really difficult. To start with, they probably already have a plethora of toys at home already, and you don’t want to end up gifting something they already have.

It can be a bit of a minefield finding the perfect gift, so here are a few ideas that you should choose from, depending on your niece/nephew’s age. It is also worth clicking onto a site like Wicked Uncle, as they allow you to filter down gifts by budget, age and gender, ensuring that you find something that is perfect. [Read more…]