Abstract
This article examines practical problems encountered in resolving old loans, and will explore a variety of possible approaches and solutions. Common problems encountered by museum curators in this area include documenting and determining loan status versus donation status, and dealing with remote heirs in a fair and logical manner, with a minimum burden on the heirs or on the museum. Other problems can include determination of accurate family trees, determination of whether 100% of the heirs have been identified, determining intestacy status, and legal strategies for dealing with absent heirs such as the appointment of curators for absent heirs, and the viability of hold harmless clauses.
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