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Estate Planning for Collectors and Hobbyists: Protecting the Things You Love (and Their Value)

Whether you collect rare coins, classic cars, luxury handbags, art, sports memorabilia, firearms, antiques, or even comic books, your collection isn’t “just stuff.” It’s passion. It’s history. It’s investment. It’s identity. Yet collectors and hobbyists are some of the most under-planned groups when it comes to estate planning. Without proper instructions, your carefully curated treasures can be: Misvalued Sold for pennies Fought over Mishandled Lost Forgotten Or even thrown away This guide helps collectors and hobbyists protect what they’ve built and ensure their legacy lives on exactly as intended.