News — Heirlooms

Some family members leave behind heirlooms that are jewelry, pocket watches, or even antique furniture. Anything that has sentimental value or monetary value (or both!) can be passed down from generation to generation and be considered an heirloom. Even if you don't have a family member that gives you an heirloom, you can buy one from a thrift shop or vintage store. By definition, an heirloom is "a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations." This means that an old family-owned item bought at a store is still considered to be an heirloom — even though...