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When legacy preservation conflicts with family needs

My brother and I inherited our grandfather's farm and he wants to sell it to developers but I want to preserve it even though we need the money

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to maintain symbolic meaning can clash with practical responsibilities to living people.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.