JonJay
Well Known Member
If something happens to you, what happens to your airplane(s)? Most of our family, spouses, loved ones, are ill prepared to deal with the unique nature of selling or disposing of an aircraft. If we are lucky, friends who know what they are doing step up and care for them, make sure they are not taken advantage of, and help to minimize this part of the stress in their life. If we are really lucky, you have family that fly and want to have the airplanes.
None of us want to put undue burden on our love ones when we are gone.
What I have done in my directive should I pass is assigned two of my trusted neighbors in the airpark the responsibility of assisting in the sale of the aircraft. I met with each of them and asked them if they would be willing to do this. I then wrote them into my directive and assigned $2500 to each person out of my estate. The $2500 is there to cover advertising, storage, movement, inspections, and other expenses associated with the sale of an aircraft. They are responsible for valuing the machines and ultimately settling on the sale.
The only reason I have a Will and Directive is to insure my family does not have a mess when I leave. It has less to do about the money, and everything to do with minimizing the pain and hassle of whats left after my passing.
Not a fun subject but I want to know what others have done. Perhaps there are some better ideas out there.
None of us want to put undue burden on our love ones when we are gone.
What I have done in my directive should I pass is assigned two of my trusted neighbors in the airpark the responsibility of assisting in the sale of the aircraft. I met with each of them and asked them if they would be willing to do this. I then wrote them into my directive and assigned $2500 to each person out of my estate. The $2500 is there to cover advertising, storage, movement, inspections, and other expenses associated with the sale of an aircraft. They are responsible for valuing the machines and ultimately settling on the sale.
The only reason I have a Will and Directive is to insure my family does not have a mess when I leave. It has less to do about the money, and everything to do with minimizing the pain and hassle of whats left after my passing.
Not a fun subject but I want to know what others have done. Perhaps there are some better ideas out there.