On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 7:52 AM Bill Degnan via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> > It's not as simple as just making a living will or a trust for your > collection. HIstorical computers are not stock portfolios. The storage > and management costs outweigh the value over time. I have been on a lot of > computer rescues and I have seen what happens to lifetime collections. > Families don't want the effort of dealing with heavy old computers and > collections often spend the last 30 years in a shed in the back, attic, or > musty basement. The "value" disintegrates quickly. > ... > Bill > That is where the "back office" part of what I'm working on comes into play. I'm working to put in place a team/staff that will be able to travel out to where the collection is and handle the disgorgement for the surviving spouse or family. But as I mentioned, this is still a ways away. For now, I can offer the trust documents needed to at least put instructions in place in the event of one's untimely demise. It's a start. Sellam
