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Good question - hey I turned 40 last year too, but I have kids who will get it
all.
There are choices for those without an obvious beneficiary but first you have
ask the really tough question: does the estate need the value of the collection
in cash?
I am sure that there are lots of BL sellers or local LUGs who would buy a
collection for cash if that was needed but if cash is not a concern for the
estate then the possibilities get really interesting.
It might be possible, depending on your state/provincial laws to receive a tax
receipt for a charitable donation to a museum, local schools(s), recreation
center, homeless shelter, or other charitable organization. It might actually be
the highest value available and in some jurisdictions I believe it might really
help to reduce any tax burden against the estate.
If there is no concern for $$ value in any form why not donate it to your local
LUG with stipulations as to it’s disposal? They could sell it to individual
members or auction it off at a brick convention and donate the proceeds to a
charity. They could use some or all of it for club layouts and children’s build
areas. They could be required to donate it in smaller lots to something like
Toys for Tots/ Santa’s Anonymous (with some appropriate packaging.) After school
programs, day cares, transition houses, any place that looks after kids, would
appreciate a pile of LEGO donated by a LUG on behalf of the deceased.
If those I left behind didn’t need the money and didn’t want the LEGO I would
hope they would be pleased to receive a “Thank You” card from Ms. Blondie’s
grade five class with a picture of a class project using the LEGO or to see a
plaque at the Brick Museum in Ohio with a
“Thank You” message.
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