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Gentleman I’ve taken care of, friends for yrs too,, has left me a few things, In Writing,, but are not listed in the will. Actually (2) letters. Are these items legally mine now that he has passed ??

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No, they are not legally yours. Sadly they remain a part of the estate.
If these things are not of value then I would approach the family or executor and present the letter. I would say that you loved this gentleman, and that he promised you these things, and that--provided they are not of value or otherwise to the family--you would love to have them. I would leave the letter with them, and I would leave these things in their/to their discretion.

Were it me, and were these things not of sentimental value to me, I would gladly give them to you. It is up to the family. In truth, this person, to whom you gave loving care, will be with you in your heart; you do not need "things" to remember this loved one by.

I think your note to us serves as a lesson. I, at 82, have already given away most of my things. It's pretty clear at this point they aren't going to go with me. I wish more people would give lovely things they treasure to people who they believe will love and treasure them ongoing.

Take care.
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