As an auctioneer, I have worked with relatives of the deceased whereas the deceased had died "intestate", that is to say, without a will. In most cases it was not fun because of the infighting that took place. Items were being pulled from the auction because, "Grandma promised me I could have this when she died." Then another relative would interject, "No, she had promised that to me." The deceased wishes could have been ensured through a properly drawn will. Estate planning,