Mary,

Are we obligated to give up our collection? There is no formal
deed of gift.

No

Having said that...

You can have my rare collection of 1970's Archie comic books when you pry
them from my cold dead hands. Of coures at some time I have to justify not
only the retention of these books but that having them in my collection is
the best. Both my mother nad my ex-wife argued that these treasured tomes
belonged possibly in the Library of Congress or in the hands of a younger
sibling. While my little sister demanded I turn them over to her I too stuck
to my guns. I provided a ilst of volumes to her as well.  just don't know
what gets into people.

Do you have to "give up your collection", no. The broader question of should
you, maybe you can work it out with your mom or sister.

Chris Flynn
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