THE JAG FILE

While many of you are young and in the early stages of your collecting career, I am going to share some tips with all of you to consider about the eventual disposition of your collection.

We all say we are “caretakers of history” and yet, every week I receive inquiries by those left behind wondering, “What are we going to do with Dad’s collection?”

Part of “responsible caretaking” is providing a plan for when we are no longer able (or around) to enjoy and take care of the historic relics and vehicles we treasure.

While a small number of you may be so fortunate as to have a child or children who really are into collecting, the truth of the matter is, it’s your hobby, not theirs. Your kids may act interested, but face it, if they loved it like you did, they would be bugging you for it before you die.

If that isn’t the case, chances are your children aren’t going to be that interested in your collection after you are gone. So, based on years of answering the question, “What should I do with Dad’s collection,” here are the top 10 items I have learned your kids do not want: