A new website has been launched that seeks to remove the bad feelings often generated when a loved-one’s possessions are divided among the heirs (or not divided.) When a parent or other loved-one dies, the estate settlement process is often stressful for everyone. Not only is the family suffering from the personal loss, but now they have to deal with the technical legal details of Probate or Trust administration. Usually it is pretty easy to divide and distribute liquid assets like cash and stocks. But, those pesky personal possessions sometimes cause the most trouble, even though they may be worth less than everything else. Family fights are sometimes strongest and most emotional when it comes to a chest of drawers, a tea set, or a quilt. One way families have worked things out in the past has been an “auction” among the children or other heirs. This can be difficult if everyone cannot get together. So, modern technology has come through again with www.edivvyup.com . This websi
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