[AMRadio] River Radio and getting fired up.

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

manualman at juno.com wrote:

>The information of disposal of your equipment after you're gone should be
>made part of your will so the Executor (spouse or anyone else) knows who
>to contact and how any monies that are generated are disbursed.
>Unfortunately, no one knows, when they're taking the final trip, that
>they're going to do it alone. Hanging a list on the kitchen cabinet is
>comforting today because you can see it every day but, in the time of
>remorse, it's just another piece of paper. Having friends do the disposal
>is great, but unless you have a legal document (the will) that clearly
>defines your wishes, your survivors may wind up hassling with the friends
>or the friends hassling with themselves.
>

I don't see how, Pete - if the people know exactly what they're supposed 
to do and the executor has the final say, where's the problem?  The list 
is simply there for ease of use - for others, not me. I get no comfort 
from it whatsoever. I've known these guys for years, I can't see any of 
them making trouble for my family or anyone else. Even if they decided 
to, what good would it do? The executor has final say on all. The 
friends are just there to help out, as friends should. The list has no 
legal significance, it's merely there as a reference.

Maybe we're talking about two different calibers of 'friends'? These are 
people I know and trust, not just casual acquaintances I met at a 
hamfest. I suppose my family members could just as easily throw it all 
away or have a yard sale too, for that matter. That's not how we do 
things around here, though. But since I'd be gone, it's really up to 
them in the end. My intent is to make it easier for them, not make them 
do it.

Ideally I'd have a complete inventory of each item with condition, age, 
approximate value, and other important details. Time being in short 
supply for me most days, I came up with the list as a stop-gap measure, 
after hashing out the idea with the other parties. Naturally they get 
first dibs on items, but only after approximate value has been assigned. 
Having three different, unrelated individuals involved makes this 
easier. Knowing them well assures the best all around result. I won't 
attempt to speak for you or others with respect to trustworthy friends, 
but I feel quite comfortable with my choices. But again, they are there 
to help, not dictate. That is up to the executor. The friends are only 
there to make things easier, if needed. Who knows - maybe my executor 
will end up being an old radio expert and need no help whatsoever?

~ Todd  KA1KAQ