The great stuff transfer: How to help clients pass on collectibles

The Globe and Mail
April 13, 2026.

Sascha Isaacs, Senior Portfolio Manager at Richardson Wealth, cites a report finding that more than 60% of collectors planning to pass down their art collections haven’t had a meaningful conversation with their heirs.

Collectibles are difficult to value and hard to sell, and often carry significant emotional meaning and personal history. They also complicate estate plans and can create family disputes.

Advisors can play an important role in heading off tension.

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